[ a voice with a strangely mechanical hum to it speaks from the other end: ]
Hello, Roy Mustang. My name is Danger. It has come to my attention that you may have some knowledge regarding the artificial beings known as "homunculi." If you would humor my inquiries, I would be appreciative.
But he doesn't hang up. For one thing, they knew his name. He didn't recall ever speaking to anyone by that name--at least, not that he knew of. But one does not easily forget someone by the name of Danger. Not to mention that mechanical undertone.
The mention of the homunculi is what really keeps him on the phone. If they knew that the homunculi existed, then it meant they must have some sort of connection to them. What that was, however, remained to be seen.)
(That's interesting. Mostly, it explains that mechanical hum in the voice. He didn't think the porter was capable of such a thing.
Still, talking about the Philosopher's Stone was a dangerous subject, especially when the homunculi were part of the discussion as well. Was this person interested in creating something like them? Or creating a Philosopher's Stone? If so, that would be problematic. For now, he would have to wait and see.)
I see. If you wish to learn more about life forms such as yourself, then I suggest you find a place that is capable of providing information here. Judging by some of the technology they have, I doubt that would pose too much of a problem.
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call.
Hello, Roy Mustang.
My name is Danger.
It has come to my attention that you may have some knowledge regarding the artificial beings known as "homunculi."
If you would humor my inquiries, I would be appreciative.
Re: call.
(CAUSE THAT'S NOT SUSPICIOUS AT ALL.
But he doesn't hang up. For one thing, they knew his name. He didn't recall ever speaking to anyone by that name--at least, not that he knew of. But one does not easily forget someone by the name of Danger. Not to mention that mechanical undertone.
The mention of the homunculi is what really keeps him on the phone. If they knew that the homunculi existed, then it meant they must have some sort of connection to them. What that was, however, remained to be seen.)
That would depend on what you wanted to know.
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I suppose "everything" would be somewhat excessive on your time.
Perhaps we could begin with the object known as the Philosopher's Stone.
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Why exactly do you want to know about it?
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By what method is that accomplished?
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(It's said a little cooly, if only because this is a suspicious line of questioning.)
Why are you interested in creating artificial life forms?
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Still, talking about the Philosopher's Stone was a dangerous subject, especially when the homunculi were part of the discussion as well. Was this person interested in creating something like them? Or creating a Philosopher's Stone? If so, that would be problematic. For now, he would have to wait and see.)
I see. If you wish to learn more about life forms such as yourself, then I suggest you find a place that is capable of providing information here. Judging by some of the technology they have, I doubt that would pose too much of a problem.
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You are unwilling to discuss the topic with me then.
Why?
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(And in an attempt to change the subject:)
I'm curious. Exactly how did you learn about the Philosopher's Stone?
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I feel less inclined to indulge your curiosity when you have refused to humor mine.
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Well then, it seems we've found ourselves in a stale mate.
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Admittedly, I find that somewhat disappointing.