I cringed this entire chapter, I was stuck fast to my computer screen, unable to stop reading this amazing story. It seems the tension might have been relieved, but it doesn't solve everything. Archer passing out was just a perfect image in my mind, though it is amazing Kimblee has such self restraint at odd times...

But you cant do this to me, or any of us -you must add more! Then again, it does provide some closure, I feel like we are on the edge of Liore, the brink of war, or just all the tension in here just lead me falsely to think it. I think Kimblee's force was necessary, otherwise, Kimblee would have snapped and Archer was smart enough to open his damn mouth. Please don't say this is the end, or at least give us clinging readers what we want: MORE!

Even if it is a One-Shot, pweety, pweety pweez? (Giant puppy eyes)

You story is so fulfilling, so into depth and just so well written, I absolutely love it, and I was bouncing all day to finish up the last 3 chapters here. Now I am saddened, but I will be checking my mailbox for updates and alerts. Again, an amazing story -you've rekindled my FMA and reminded me of my own unkempt stories. Please don't be offended if I draw off your work -its so inspirational and I await for more!

Archer was going to accept his own feelings for the alchemist one way or another.

Deep -just like a real sick murderer, Kimblee now seems to disregard Archer's affection in self desire. Its seems Archer was once an object of desire, and madness has twisted it into unhealthy obsession. Very deep indeed.

So Archer went for it, consequences be damned.

And what consequences IN-DEEDO! Good god what have you done?

The Crimson Alchemist just didn't need to know it was platonic in nature.

Platonic -believe it or not, I had to look that bad boy up to get a better idea. And WOW! How perfect, how suiting to his nature, how blindsiding! DAMN!

They do make a perfect couple in complimentary ways, and it makes much sense that his "pleasure" per say is mental beauty, but I doubt Kimblee is going to give up in his persuit. What a wicked plot twist, and I commend you on such a tactful ringer! The divergence about Marta was really surprising as well, it seems we've reached a bitter stalemate.

The alchemist was starting to get the impression that Archer had no sex drive. Which was a shame because Kimblee’s was in overdrive.

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It was hot and desperate andArcher could feel Kimblee reaching out and rubbing, groping, and reaching for any reaction.

Archer felt nothing.

D8 Notice my shocked face. I cringed, I was breathless. That was so cold, so deathly heartless. How could you do something so cruel? And worst yet, almost like an abusive relationship,

Archer had said those horrid things, pushed him away and stomped all over his heart and Kimblee was concerned about how he'd feel when he realized his papers were scattered on the floor.

Is Kimblee whipped? I don't care what might unfold next, but I just got this serious cold vibe that Archer meant business.

...the alchemist pointed an angry finger in its direction. “And why did you let that out?”

What an accusing little point, was Kimblee not the same thing, a love sick puppy? And that part with the pillow was great! The little teasing is cute. Though, I wonder, since much time has elapsed, when either Kimblee (who will be the likely culprit) will make the great leap forward, or will it be Archer?(perhaps in a angry drunken state again? b/c that was awesome hotness).

Hard to think this all started from a one shot of lets try alchemy to let me get in your pants, but its beautiful work! I'm sad because I don't know how many chapters will be left :-(

Hehehe, that man's brain never stops ticking away, always securing his future and being very strategic. I am curious to see if Marta will take the bait just to avenge Greed, or will she play it safe and wait for a new chance to pounce with the element of surprise behind her?

Or does a little chub get you moving?”

Archer choked in shock.

“Keep your voice down and it’s none of your business what ‘does it’ for me.”

How did I not die of laughter is beyond me!

YAY Marta! One of my other favorite characters, and it would only make sense she is hunting for blood. What will unfold for our unlikely heroes?

“It’s patience for this sort of idiocy that I lack.”

“What does that have to do with wanting to go to bed?”

“Figure it out yourself.”

Archer smirked; it was going to be a lovely night.

O.o Even I'M confused. Damn him and his enigmatic ways! Is he being tactful for a night's rest, or is there a little sinister plot behind his face? Oh how the plot thickens!

Archer found himself sympathizing.

Hell, I never even considered it XD and what a more perfect comparison. You even got the Roy office screen perfect, with a genuine classic closure from Hawkeye.

And Kimblee plotting. God, even I am curious how he plans on winning that stiff over?

He squeezed them in a friendly fashion to hit the play that got the runner to home base.

In Kimblee's rage, I get this feeling of "female irrationality" where women find means to justify anything illogical to logical by magic means, and they are always validated somehow and never wrong. And that ninja-kiss! Shock and horror! Did he just...?[Just as confused as Roy, scratching head]. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

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Tucker chuckled and Archer scowled at him. “At least he's not trying to get into your pants.”

Archer stared down the chimera with a snarl.

“Oh, so that's gotten worse as well?”

Do you not feel pity? And Tucker's closing thoughts -it does make you wonder if it could destructively go that far.

Roy snorted and nearly laughed. “I can not believe you of all people just cracked a short joke on Fullmetal.”

“It felt appropriate.” Archer shrugged, or attempted to anyway.

*More psycho music in disbelief of joke-er*

...get on a train out of central before that little episode started.

Though its all about Kimblee/Archer, these rather continuing Roy moments are just as classic! XD And the last line...oh boy...there will be blood, or hot make-up_.

15 points is you properly fill in the blank!

“Kimblee and I were just on our way out to have a drink, care to join us, Colonel?”

Did anyone just heard the music from that famous Psycho shower stabbing clip? Oh woops, we are all reading here! These little jealousy fits is going to get Archer hurt, or killed.

...Poof! I just had a horrible vision; hot, grunty, dirty drunk "pig sex" as my friend put it (Brokeback inspired).

“Is that a threat?”

*I swear I could hear the challenge in his voice*

Finally, Kimblee got to see what those pretty blue eyes looked like when they were scared. It was only a flicker; but Kimblee had memorized every detail.

*and notes to self -damn its sexy!*

Wow, even the mighty fall? I would strangle Kimblee in his sleep the moment I had the chance. But it a funny way, it makes you think who's going to take the alpha role? Will a run in with near death break, or strengthen, Archer's resolve, or will Kimblee's lack of self -restraint make him push his crush into a corner, or cower in appeasement?

Archer double checked that his gun was loaded.

If that wasn't love, nothing was.

*cough cough; like an abusive relationship, it's delusional, it's obsessive*

-Makes important note- very realistic reaction, and from a man of Crimson's perspective, is very much him, unstable.

The only thing that was changing from those good times was Kimblee was expecting to get laid at the end of the day.

XD

...but the disgust that covered Archer's face after the kiss, even if he was drunk, was still fresh in Kimblee's mind.

-I almost feel bad, I know what rejection of "no" is, but after putting on a show, and getting shot down, and lingering on that kind of image -OUCH!

'Oh,' indeed.

Calm was Archer. Archer was nothing if not calm.

What was it with his house guests drinking him out of house and home?

...in an uninhibited drunken rage...Sober Archer was all talk, but apparently the man was a violent drunk.

The violence, the deadly reality that you're going to be snuffed. I like the violent drunk -it makes a realistic fault in his cool, always composed, controlled Archer status, and to see him unwind in rage is awesome! This whole chapter had me squirming like when you watch a horror movie, if not, just as giddy as Kimblee in anticipation of what was unfolding. And the tension,

"It was only fair if Archer was going to tease like that with no intention of putting out. Kimblee was just taking what he had earned."

Archer pwnd by Kimblee