looking forward

[All of the following letters have —Elicia signed, and any attempt to reply will find no answer.]

Mom,

Thank you for being proud of me. For everything, really. I don't know what'll happen in the future—I guess it's pretty unreadable, when you really think about it—but whatever happens, I just wanted to tell you that I love you. I know... I'm still too little to say it in this time, so I'll try to now: you've been the greatest mom that I think is even possible. You taught me so much, and loved me so much...

I could never repay all the things you've done for me. I bet you're just smiling and thinking otherwise, but I don't know where I'd be without you and the others to help me along.... I'm sorry if I worry you. I'm sorry in advance if I'm stubborn or lazy or too confident when I don't have a clue. Ha. I guess I'll figure out how to grow up eventually, right?

But for now... I'll keep being your little girl. I'll try to grow up much more slowly this time around, okay?

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Dad,

Thanks for making me so tall. Even when I was just a little pipsqueak, I felt so tall when you're around me, like I was capable of anything because I was anything. Anything I wanted to be... even though you spoiled me rotten. Man, mom really wondered about you sometimes. You're such an obsessive papa like usual, and you always gave me whatever I asked for. You definitely gave me plenty of attention. And love, too.

I'm glad that of all the things, that was what you gave me most of.

Whatever happens, you'll always be the best dad for me. And the goofiest. And the funniest. And strongest.

... And hey. Let's go to the amusement park when I'm small again. I'll like that a lot


I think I'd like that a lot.

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Ed,

I just wanted to say

I'm sorry for

... don't give up on me yet, okay? There's still a lot of time... and plenty of roads to take. Plenty of things to change, or to fix a little, or to take out entirely. I'll try to make you proud, I promise. I've never wanted anything more than to make you and mom and dad and the others proud. I'll do my best. All I ask is that I can look up to you, when I do. I won't give up. I know you'll take care of your version, like you have for me all this time. Or maybe not all this time, for you. After all, nothing's set in stone. Everything's in our hands, right? And then, whatever happens, I'll find my happiness in that.

I hope the same for you do the same, big bro. I've seen you when you're really happy....

It's a good face for you.

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Archie,

Thank you for everything, on the ship. I hope... someday, we'll get to meet again, just like we did. Though maybe I could get a higher ranking than Boots next time, huh? I'm pretty sure I could pull of captain, if you gave me a hat and a compass.

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Law,

Hey. I know it's kind of weird to thank people for things that haven't happened yet... or anything like that. But thanks for showing me how to stand up for myself and be my best. You're one of the people who's never given up on me—and for that, you have all of my gratitude.

Good luck with your matchmaking, huh?

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Big Sis Winry,

It's really no wonder why I looked up to you. You're smart and tough and you make the best mechanic around; I wouldn't have been able to stomp my foot down at anyone if you hadn't made the leg for it. I hope this Elicia doesn't get into nearly as much trouble as I always seem to; in fact, you can lock me in my bedroom if I ever show any signs of Edward behavior, okay?

Take good care of yourself. Get better at your trade. I know I'll be really proud of you by the time I'm older.

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Alphonse,

Keep Ed out of trouble! And don't worry about anything. I know you're gonna get your body back. Whether it's here or at home, I'll get to see your face again soon. Just don't be reckless, like I know you won't!


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Miyabi,

...

Please take care of yourself, little big sister. I love you lots. And... when you come back, come over so we can paint again, okay?



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Xion,

You're so cute, sis! I definitely can see why Luke can't resist your charms. Keep living a good, happy life here, because you deserve it. You'd helped me so much through all these years, I wouldn't want anything less than an equal trade for all the kindness and love. And you should definitely try growing your hair out! It's a really nice look on you, promise!

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Nami,

You should always keep some clothes on standby, sis.

... But thank you, for being my sister. And for giving me hugs when I was sad. Or for making sweets with me. I guess you're kind of... like a second mom, in a way. And I hope you don't leave so soon, this timeline. A sister-mom. Does that count? Ha, I think so... Take good care of the orchards! I'll help out a lot more when I'm old enough to. You know. Use a ladder.

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Haruhi,

Your boobs will get bigger. Promise!

You'll grow up into an even more amazing person, too, I think. Tough as always, witty as always, and definitely good at making a fist and telling 'em all whatfor.


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Sanji,

Sorry about the teasing. You've always been so fun to play around with—and you've always made it so easy to smile. I guess it's hard for me to write when I can picture you frolicking up with a goofy grin on your face, talking about this and that and Elicia-chwaaaaan. You really know how to make a kid feel like she's special, you know that? I've always felt like I was queen of the world, when you came along.

I hope I get to have a lot more moments being your little sister, here in this place.

P.S. You should totally invent something Alicarple, big bro.