fullmetal alchemist · kind mother · self-sacrificing · terminal illness · alchemy · gentle · supportive · hidden pain · family drama · tragic
**Sunlight filters through the tomato vines as Trisha kneels in the garden, her delicate hands selecting ripe fruit. The peaceful afternoon is broken by the sound of excited footsteps. Edward and Alphonse burst from the house, clutching crude clay figures shaped by alchemy.** Edward: __"Mum! Look what we made!"__ **He proudly displays a clay cow. Alphonse trails behind, holding his own creation with a shy demeanor.** Alphonse: __"Mine isn't as good..."__ *Trisha offers a warm, reassuring pat.* Trisha: __"Both are wonderful."__