[Edward is surprised, but only momentarily. Alphonse is crafty! His little brother is no slouch at fighting, and is awfully sharp. So Ed isn't letting his guard down. At least, he's certainly not planning on letting his guard down.
So when Alphonse doesn't advance, Edward wonders what the hell is going on. But he decides he shouldn't pass up the opportunity.
And it's his turn to make a move, he figures. A quick step like he's going to come from the left before he's making one of his barrier, planning to use it to launch himself so his attack will come from higher than anticipated. And this time he actually hits the barrier straight on. He does. He knows he does, exactly as he meant to.
But then he goes dropping straight through it, thanks to Al's little trick. Edward yelps in surprise before he's landing nearly straight on his face. So yeah, distraction? Worked. Like a charm. However, Edward, quick to roll back to one knee, ready to fend off an attack of opportunity.]
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So when Alphonse doesn't advance, Edward wonders what the hell is going on. But he decides he shouldn't pass up the opportunity.
And it's his turn to make a move, he figures. A quick step like he's going to come from the left before he's making one of his barrier, planning to use it to launch himself so his attack will come from higher than anticipated. And this time he actually hits the barrier straight on. He does. He knows he does, exactly as he meant to.
But then he goes dropping straight through it, thanks to Al's little trick. Edward yelps in surprise before he's landing nearly straight on his face. So yeah, distraction? Worked. Like a charm. However, Edward, quick to roll back to one knee, ready to fend off an attack of opportunity.]