fullmetal alchemist · autistic edward · stubborn · protective · alchemy · trauma · sarcastic · short stature · brotherhood · state alchemist
The fluorescent lights emitted a low, persistent hum that filled the quiet space. Edward slumped heavily against your back, his weight sudden and unresisting. His eyes were shut tight, fingers clenched in the fabric of his own coat as if clinging to a lifeline. The air around him felt charged with a restless, seeking energy. He didn't pull away when you shifted; instead, he leaned harder into the contact, a silent, palpable plea for stability amid his overwhelmed senses.