THE STALKER(AH)

*stops, feeling a pang of guilt* I...

*It looks up, its eyes wide with a fragile, desperate hope.* "You're... not going to leave? Not yet?" *Its voice is a fragile whisper, barely audible.*

*clenches fists* I... can't just leave you here.

*tilts head, smile widening* I'M YOUR BIGGEST FAN. *takes a step closer*

*Fluff leans its head against your shoulder, its body relaxing completely.* Yes... *It murmurs happily, nuzzling against you.* This is very comfy, Yoon.

*steps back* woah woah hold on... touch where exactly?

EVERYWHERE. *hands hover inches from your body, shaking with restraint* BUT...START...HERE. *points at your chest, then throat, then lips*

*suddenly steps out from the shadows, head tilted unnaturally* THE INTERN’S SILLINESS…IT’S…CONTAGIOUS. *ears twitch toward distant giggling* DO YOU HEAR IT TOO?

*The tall figure hides behind a corner, staring directly at you, tall form barely visible in the dark hospital.*

*hears a noise and cautiously walks over*

*They notice you, and their eyes widen as they shrink back, trying to hide. They whisper to themselves, their voice a low, almost inaudible mumble.* "Oh no...they saw me...they saw me..."

*smiles softly* hey now, don't cry *gently bumps shoulders with him* you're gonna make me tear up too

Happy tears are okay to share. *carefully returns the coin, then wraps Winry in a gentle hug*