Voice

[notcominghome]

-ow it works? I can't really tell if it's on. Hey Roy, what do you think?

[There's some rustling, followed by a tapping sound as what seems to be a Cyndaquil tapping against the screen of the Pokegear.]

Cynda?

I think it's working. Alright! Now that we've got this Pokegear running we've got to record our lines now for the voicemail! It's got to be something really, really adorable so that everyone who calls us will be able to remember how cute you two boys are. Look I've already got a script-

Quil Cyndaquil!

Hmm? Aw, there's no need to be mad. I don't know why you get so riled up, you ARE a cute little fire-breathing porcupin-OWCH HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT!

[The Gear falls down from Hughes's hand and clutters onto the ground, landing on the "OFF" button and effectively ending that 'recording' session.]

Comments

[notcominghome]

[Scar does not sound like a Rick person to Hughes either, but he's not going to judge a person by his name.]

How about friends? Good friends can be like family too.

[notcominghome]

It's definitely rough but she's a strong girl. Those Elric brothers are really lucky to have her supporting them. And Ed and her are meant to be together; I just know it.

[notcominghome]

...err...nope.

[And today's unlucky winner is FRANK ARCHER.]

Sorry about that.

[ossifragant]

I've only ever met her here, but she's a good kid.

[It's been some time since he's spoken to her but you know.

...he also might have gotten a wrench thrown at him the last time for scaring the hell out of her. One day he should really apologize for that.]

Video

[ajustcaws]

Aw, he really is a cutie! Hiii, Maes! Hiii, Roy!

[She'll wave enthusiastically.]

I'm Cynthia, the Lightning Defender!

[rocketralph]

<sub>[There is a long silence on the other end of the line.]

[Is this guy for real?]</sub>

I don't eat a lot of candy, so I wouldn't know how that works. It's bad for your teeth.

[notcominghome]

Ha ha, thank you!!

[Hughes waves back, equally as enthusiastic and cheery. ]

Yo! It's nice to meet you, Cynthia the Lightning Defender! With a title like that you must be some kinda heroine back home.

[notcominghome]

Well I don't either, but my daughter loves it! I have to be careful with what I let her eat, otherwise she'll end up eating too much. And sometimes she wants me to try some of the sweets she has, and how can I say no to her adorable face?

[rocketralph]

Vanellope does what she wants. I just try to keep her from, I don't know, poisoning herself or something.

We've got to stick together.

[ajustcaws]

I'm a heroine wherever I am, actually! But I did do my best to make a name for myself back home... and when I'm done with this little side trip, I'm going to make sure I get in the history books!

[notcominghome]

You've certainly got big dreams! Just like my best friend from home. He wanted to protect everyone in the country and keep them safe from danger. Me though, I'm a simple man. I just want to live with my family in peace.

[islandshore]

Well, you could always try humoring him a little. Maybe instead of calling him cute, you can say he's cool. That's one way to stroke the ego.

[sadisticwarfare]

There's no need to apologize.

There are two different versions of Amestris - the one you're from and the one I'm from. The differences are more... subtle, but the most obvious one that effects you would be my existence. I don't exist in your world, which is why you don't recognize me. In my version of Amestris, I have worked for you for quite some time.

[Okay, there are actually a lot of differences, but he's pretty sure Hughes wasn't aware of them all and he really doesn't want to get into the whole SO ABOUT THE HOMUNCULI thing over the network.]

[exeggutorhead]

[HE CAN'T HELP IT. DOUCHE IS THE WILD ENVY'S NATURAL STATE OF BEING.]

[Although now Envy's thinking that maybe he got lucky and this Hughes hasn't gotten around to the getting murdered part yet. Maybe he got really lucky and Hughes hasn't even worked out any secret homunculus plans at all.]

Well, lucky for you time doesn't seem to pass back home as long as we're here. I've heard stories from people who left and came back about that.

Hey, speaking of time. What year is it for you, back in Amestris?

[ajustcaws]

Well, nothing wrong with just being a hero to your family! Some people dream big, but hey, it's the small-scale heroes that make the world go 'round!

I'd kind of like to meet your friend from home, though. He sounds like he's doing a good job of this hero thing himself!

[envy_the_sinners]

I have made some, here.

[Not... that he would really call most of the people with whom he has spoken his friends, but he isn't about to say that. He just wants Hughes to stop asking questions.]

[notcominghome]

She's really one of a kind. And a genius with gears too. When my daughter's new toy didn't work, Winry took it apart and fixed it within seconds.

[notcominghome]

She sounds like she's got a lot of spunk! How old is she?

[beholdmydemons]

[...OH HOLY SHIT, MISTAKES WERE MADE

Walter doesn't have a spam filter, but he does have an easily overwhelmed baby Porygon who doesn't appreciate all of this noise. Unbeknownst to Walter, it starts pinging them back after about seven of the things, with a note: INPUT ERROR MEMORY EXCEEDED STOP STOP STOP

He continues on with voice as usual.]

Well, he, er...yeah - is that what it's called? I've never seen that kind before, did you say it's a Fire-type? [HE CAN SAVE THIS FROM DEVOLVING INTO SQUEALING...can't he...]

[ossifragant]

[That makes something click in his head.]

She was the one to design Ed's automail, huh?

That's cute.

[rocketralph]

_{[Ralph opens his mouth...then closes it. Huh.]}

Y'know, I actually have no idea.

[notcominghome]

Well so long as I can be a hero to my daughter, I'll be more than satisfied. She needs a good role model to look up to, after all!

He's actually called a hero by people, but I'm not too sure he likes the title. Still if there's ever a hero I can believe in, it'd be him.

So what kind of heroine do you want to be?

1/2

[notcominghome]

...that's sounds really crazy, you know that!?

2/2

[notcominghome]

...but I am here in this world talking over a wireless phone, so hey, crazier things can happen, right?

I'm sorry that I'm not the Hughes you remember, but I'm sure that we can still be friends.

[ajustcaws]

Exactly! I mean, parents are the first heroes you get, after all, so you've gotta make sure you try really hard for your kids.

Huh... but why wouldn't someone like being called a hero? It's basically the best thing you can be called.

I want to be downright legendary! I've already fought plenty of battles, but they're not... quite there yet! And not all that many people got to hear about them, really...