Careful. The older man's whisper and arm around his waist made Edward feel like he was on fire, though it did help him immensely to walk. "Thanks," He managed to get out.

He walked along with the man, enjoying the warmth of having Roy so close to him, especially in this cold weather. When he noticed Roy stop near a hotel, teasing him by asking if they should stop here, it took a moment to click in Edwards's head with the alcohol haze. Hotel. Here. Like all the other women. Women.

His face went almost as red as his coat, Edwards volume suddenly cranked. "No, no Hotel!" In his fluster, he pulled away from the other in frustration, determined to keep on walking.

Except about five steps later, the ex-state alchemist stumbled in the snow on the sidewalk and took a dive face first into the snow.