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Published: 2017-02-04 11:50:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 947; Favourites: 1; Downloads: 0
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This is a Valentine's day fic that is inspired by the song "That's How You Know" from the movie "Enchanted".I wanted to look at the various FMA couples and see how the men show their women that they love them. So, in here we have canon couples, non canon couples, OTPs, OT3 and lots of other stuff.
I admit I got a bit too excited when writing this, which is why it's so long.
Enjoy!
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Comments: 20
That idea with the notes is so cute and it’s perfect for Maes. But it seriously made me cry. That Gracia found notes even after he passed away. That was not ok 
“I’d bring a bit of sunshine to you.” This is so adorable and beautiful! How could you? How are you able to combine those sad and lovely moments to one? I don’t know what to say to this part.. I really really like it. It’s actually nothing new what happened but you captured that moment so nicely.
And your love for details, even if the main character isn’t noticing them themself. This is incredible.
And poor little Mai, I’m happy that Ling told those guys that she is the most qualified person for alkahestry. I had to giggle a little at the end of hugs, both are so adorable and you see that both are still children after all.
“Everything is great. I just received a small taste of home.” I know I repeat myself but this is so beautiful and wonderful. You are able to turn little “ordinary” moments into something very emotional.
Oh, I can smell Lan Fan’s envy while reading your description of the other women.
“I was rudely interrupted“ seems like Lan Fan is not the only one who is jealous.
“But I only play for beautiful women, and I don’t see any around here.” OH MY GOD! LING HOW RUDE! 
“I said that I only play for beautiful women, so here I am.” You sly fox. 
Did you came up with that song? It’s so simple and yet so beautiful.
Oh I like that Olivier isn’t showing any grief and her reason why is very understandable. I guess that makes her a good leader. The way you show it doesn’t make her cruel because you know she sees no difference between her and her soldiers.
I like that Scar and Olivier just start a fight seemingly out of nowhere. I noticed that in your latest fanfiction with both.
And you made her cry, finally she knows that shading tears isn’t bad. Her attitude towards her soldiers is right but to come clean with yourself it’s ok to cry.
„Dr. Edward Elric at your service“ haha, that is really adorable! Ed is a little cutie ♥ And yet they are still having silly nicknames for eachother.
Oooh! Greed! The real one! Not only the on in Lings body! I had to read it twice because I couldn’t believe it. I grinning like a mad man now. 
Greed should have quoted Scar from Lion King: “I’m surrounded by idiots”
“The apron was bright pink, and it had the words: KISS THE COOK written on it.” YOU DID IT!!!! 
I know I’ve said it several times but I still love that headcanon of greed being a cook!
I don’t know if there is an equivalent saying for it in English but in Germany we say “only the true genius masters chaos” That’s what I thought when I read about Roy’s mess and how he still manages to keep everything at it’s right place.
Roy and Riza are meant for each other but they won’t admit it.
aww and that little story with Knox is great. I like that Knox is too old to carry her into her bed. It’s sad for him but it’s also something which I love in fma that all of them are only human.
Oh I just noticed something which I also like and respect that you can do this. The atmosphere! It’s always changing, of course it’s what you want, but also the speed of my reading voice in my mind is rising with it. I noticed it especially when finishing Blankets and starting with Aids. In Blankets: first it was a little scary not knowing who was “walking” through Knox’ house then it turned into something comfortable and warmth after he saw that it was only his wife’s sounds while sleeping. And right at the start of Aid you get to feel the full anger of Rebecca.
“the women in Central City didn’t have asses.“ Oh god, poor Rebecca!
Ok that’s a pairing I’ve never thought of it’s kind of funny. And it’s so nice that Armstrong helps her!
“You can‟t do that.” “Watch me.” I had to giggle when reading this.
It’s funny that Greed and Ling seem to discuss how it’s done fixing her automail but she can’t hear their conversation.
I’m so jealous of Sheska I also want that box of chocolates. At first I thought the postman was Havon in disguise.
(btw there is a spelling mistake in Chocolate: you wrote “certainltyyhad” than “certainly had”)
You know, all the time I've been reading this story I wish that there will be cute little stories to my characters as well some day. The way you capture simple moments with words is amazing. I raise my had to you.
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Wow! Thanks Isi for such an incredible comment.
Yes, I know the idea about the notes was not okay. I was however the one idea for those two that really stuck with me, and so I ran with it. Sorry for making you cry.
Thank you so much for the compliment over that part with Sig and Izumi. I was so worried about that part--I can hardly imagine how much pain those two must have been in after that incident, and how difficult that must be for them. You telling me that I managed to catch that . . . And, I wanted to include the flowers to show that there is still hope for them to get past that event.
Yes, Al and Mei are so young and sweet. I love writing them--they always end up fluffy (and Maes ends up sad. Maybe I must reverse the trend in some fic in the future?) I definitely wanted to show the brother sister relationship!
And, I'm repeating myself, when I say thanks so much for your compliments. You have no idea how much they mean to me. And, in a way, I think there's alot to be said for those little moments. I think that's what really can show a relationship.
Yes, Lan Fan's Envy is showing, and so's the other woman's. I thought that it would be an interesting scenario to have Ling deal with--and I kind of wanted to show Ling being a sly, flirtatious shit. The song . . . I WISH I could take credit for it, but it's from a wonderful animated movie called "Book of Life" which I highly recommend.
You really understood what I was trying to do with Olivier! I see her as controlled and she holds her emotions in check, but she's not callous, and I figured Scar would show her that it's okay to cry. Yes, I hope I wasn't being repetitive, but I think that these two say alot about what they feel through sparring . . .
Yes, Ed and Winry are cute--and they're my sister's OTP so I wanted to have something cute for her. They also seem like a couple who would have silly nicknames for each other.
Yes, I wrote a Greelingfan with the original greed as seperate. I'm glad you liked the description of his eyes, and my headcanon. Of course I had to include the apron. It's too fabulous! Are you serious about drawing it, because that would make me SO HAPPY!!!! I know you've got so much to do, so don't stress about it!
If you liked this, I could try writing more with the original Greed? Even if it does end up as Greelingfan . . .
I love that saying--and sadly, we don't have anything like it in English. Yes, I figured Roy is this messy nutcase who knows exactly where things are. I'm also glad that Roy and Riza's relationship came across well. Those two are ones I struggle with . . . Also, did you catch a bit of the peternal side to Roy with his relationship with Ed?
I love Dr Knox. That moment when his family returns and he asks God to let him have a cup of coffee with them . . . It breaks my heart. The carrying. . . . I wanted to add some realism to it, just like Arakawa does.
I put her through hell, I know. I just thought of everything that could possibly go wrong. And, my Mom paired them together. Rebecca is looking for a sweet, rich, handsome, brave man from central, and Armstrong ticks all the boxes, so .. . . why not give him some love?
I'm glad you liked the other Greelingfan. Honestly, this OT3 is fun to write because there are so many ways it could happen! And, yes, I think it is mental for Lan Fan, but it still happens. I'm glad you liked the semi-audible conversations.
I wanted them too! And I'm happy this pairing came across well. It's not one I've seen often . . . but Sheska loves her books first. Sorry Havoc.
Spelling mistake. Sorry about that!
Thank you again, for complimenting me over the details. I just want to make sure that my readers can envision my scenes, and I like creating descriptions. And your compliments over the way I write the atmosphere You really make me blush! I was just trying to put across the character's view of the situation--I can't believe it came across!
Isi, I can't thank you enough for this comment. It means so much to me to know that someone out there likes my work One day, you'll see someone will write about your characters too!
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You are very very very welcome! 
The idea of the notes was perfect, you don't need to be sorry, you see that you can make people cry for your ideas and emotional writing skills.
Interesting that you say it was hard for you to imagine because for me it seems like you know exactly how they felt. All the worries and the pain the felt for eachother and the baby and that they still stick together.
It was truly heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
haha yes you could reverse ut in future fics. Would be interesting to read!
again you're very welcome! I'm glad my words make you happy. I'm just telling the truth because you are a really skilled writer and by far one of my favourite!
And it's true those little moments shows a relationship at its best. That's why I love to make those simple things with Saira and Avarus.
sly, flirtatious shit. Yep, that's very fitting!
Ah good to know! I seriously have to take a look at it!
You wrote it so well how couldn't I understood your portrayal of Olivier?
No you weren't repetitive. That's just their relationship so it's great.
aww so Ed and Winry was for your sister, that so nice!
Haha yes, it reminds me of me and my boyfriend. We only have silly names for each other.
I still laugh about the apron! It's so great that you put it into a fanfiction
Oh yes please *___* I love the original Greed 
Seriously? There is no such a saying in English? And I thought I just couldn't find something similar. I really like it because my room is always a mess but I know where my stuff is when I'm looking for anything in particular.
Of course I caught Roy's sense of responsibility for Ed. And that is just perfect.
Yes, it's really heartbreaking I always shed some tears when his family returns to him
I really hope I'm also able to add realism to my story.
haha true then Armstrong is the right man!
true Sheska's true love will always be books!
Don't be ashamed I've spotted one little mistake in 22 pages, that can happen! So you seriously don't need to be sorry! I just wanted to tell you that you can correct it.
I see that you like creating descriptions it feels so real
haha I'm not even sorry that I made you blush.
If not I make you write about my characters. *throws money at you*
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I love writing, so it's no problem making the stories, but you have no idea how wonderful it is to have great feedback. It means the world to me.
I'm glad you though it fitted well, and thank you for saying my writing is strong enough to evoke emotions. But I really think I need to write something happy for Maes. The problem is he's a character that just seems to be perfect for angst and sadness...
Wow, thank you for saying that. I just thought that since I've never experienced something so horrible, I wouldn't be able to do it justice. Yes, I'd say heartbreaking and heartwarming is a nice way to describe that moment, and Sig and Izumi in general.
Okay, one reversal shall be written in the future. I have ideas for the angsty bit, but I need to think about the happy bit.
I'm one of your favourites?! You are really flattering me here, Isi. I'm hardly that good. . . .
And, that's what I love seeing in your art, those wonderful little moments between Avarus and Saira. They make me so happy to see.
It is really a fantastic movie. My favourite characters are the two gods of the dead: La Muerte and Xibalba. They have such a chemistry together.
I'm glad you didn't find it repetitive. I'm always concerned with their spontaneous fihting that people will get bored of it. (I have the same concern about having Greed or Ling or Greeling tend to Lan Fan's automail)
Yep, for my little sis. She adores the two of them. Aww, I think it's sweet you have nicknames for your boyfriend. He really sounds like a great guy.
I'm glad that you loved the apron. I thought it needed to be included. And, as for the original Greed . . . I sent a note to you about that. When you get a chance, let me know. You will realise how obsessed I am when you read it . . .
I'm exactly the same hey! My room looks like a tornado has smashed through it, yet I can find everything I need if I have to.
I included a parental Roy and Ed because love isn't just romantic, hey? And that's why we have the hint of Ling and Mei's sibling relationship as well.
I love that saying. You mind if I start using it in daily life?
That moment . . . Arakawa is a genius there And everywhere else.
Your story already has realism, just from the level of details and thought you put into the character's clothing. Don't sell yourself short!
Yep, I think that relationship would work, and so would Havoc and Sheska, if he can convince her to put down the books for 5 minutes. I thought they were sweet.
Okay, this weekend I'll fix it up and upload the fixed version. I still feel like a moron though
You are stilll making me blush, and I'm so glad you liked my writing. It's made my entire week!
*Cel picks up all the money and gives it back to Isi.* You're being silly now. I'll write fanfics for your characters just because you're my friend, not because you pay me! I'm not sure when, given my workload, but it will happen, I can tell you that much!
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hehe I guess then we feel the same about our creativity. We love to make art/writings but it feels even greater if there is someone who appreciate it.
That is true but what if you write something like he goes out with Elicia and Gracia. Maybe to a amusement park where all are just happy. So he can win a plush toy for Elicia. 
Yes, you're that good. Sometimes I get tired while reading but it was never the case when I read yours. So yes, your are one of my favourite writers out here.
oh my god, thank you 
I finally checked the Book of life, I don't watch it but I wanted to know what it was and gosh I know it. I saw many pictures of it and it looks so amazing! I should finally watch it!
Don't worry, I like your ideas whether it's the spontaneous fight of Scar and Olivier or Greed and Lings propensity to Lan Fan's automail. You think those moments are always the same but think of your plot which is always different so it's ok to bring those fight scenes or automail scenes back.
Haha if you know those nicknames you wouldn't think it's sweet. A friend always laughs about those nicknames because it seems like I don't like him
Yes, omg I see that you were obsessed so many chapters are online and I had no time yet to read one of them!
Yep, it would be boring if love would always have only the romantic matter.
Sure, you can use that saying. It's not my invention.
Thank you. But you know I'm always worried
Don't feel like a moron. Mistakes happen, it's not the end of the world!
hehe I'm glad I could make you happy
But I would pay you and your wonderful work! I just love it so much
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Exactly. And, I can't tell you enough how much your support for my own stuff means to me.
Oh, the amusement park sounds like a fantastic idea! I wonder if photobooths were invented at that time, because I can see Maes going completely photobooth crazy!
Wow, Isi. Thank you so so much. I honestly never thought anyone would like my random fanfics--Thank you again. And, I'm sorry the stories are so long!
You're absolutely welcome. I appreciate you sharing all the little ideas and moments between Avarus and Saira with us!
You definitely should. The animation and music is really excellent, and the character designs are fantastic. As I said, I adore the two gods of death Xibalaba and Le Muerte!
Thanks for letting me know. I was worried that people would start thinking "oh no not more automail, or fighting." It just seems to be something that the couple can't really ignore--like Lan Fan's automail, or Olivier's ferocity. I'm so glad it doesn't come across as repetitive!
Don't worry! There's no pressure on you to read any of them. I'm going to hold off uploading the rest for a while though, until you can read what's there (if you really want to read it.)
I still want to hide if you do . . .
Exactly. which is why I always throw in some friendship or sibling bonding moments into my fics.
It's a brilliant saying.
Really, you don't have to be. Your story is brilliant.
You have no idea how much it means to me.
That's such a compliment . . . thank you. But, I really would write you stuff because you're my friend.
BTW, if I ever do finish my book, I would like to pay you for illustrations and cover art.
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you very welcome!
If not just write that they were invented a while ago and Maes totally fall for them
I love your "random" fanfics, they are cute and very emotional. And I know I said it once or twice but I love your writings. Don't be sorry, it's ok that they are long. The longer they are, the more to read. Tomorrow is my last workday so I can read your stuff :happy:
I'm going to do it on the wekkend. I hope I won't forget it.
Xibalaba reminds me of teh road to El Dorado
I don't know how others are thinking about but I think you're doing a great job also on these little moments of which you think are repetitive.
haha you can upload your chapters like you want to. I guess I'm going to read most of them this week!
and don't hide!
And that is great! I could tell you which of my characters has a strong relationship non-romantically.
Thank you
Oh my god! Seriously, you don't wantme to pay you for a story about my characters but you want to pay me for cover art of your story! You're mad! But you're flattering me 
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It's a pleasure, as per usual.
That's a brilliant idea! Maes and his photos.
I still feel bad. I don't mean to get so but the characters won't shut up. I saw you read it, and WOW I can't believe you commented on all of them, and you liked them so much. I hope it's living up to your expectations.
I can't wait to hear. And, you're right, it does sound a bit like Road to El Dorado (I love that movie too!) Let me know what you think of the two death gods in particular.
Thanks Isi. I appreciate your compliments, and the comments on my works.
Please do! I'd love to know.
Yes, I'd pay you. No, I'm not mad (well, I am, but not here. ) I write fanfiction because I want to, but if I'm going to use your art to make my work into an actual book, then yes, I need to pay you for all your effort and the fantastic art!
That makes two of us.
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Haha I don't minde if the characters won't shut up.
Of course I do! You upload something and I comment it.
It's not only sounding like the way to El Dorado they throw their gold to Xibalba ... into the pond.
I love that movie. It was so cute and what I really loved was the two guys. They grow up fighting each other but at the end they were still friends
La Muerta and Xibalba reminded me a little of Elysia and Thanatos. But just because they are a personification of life and death.
hehe you're welcome
Ok I'll do when I'm back home and hopefully I won't forget it...
You have always an explanation.
You'll do it!
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I feel bad that they don't--my birthday short story exceeds 20 pages now . . .
I'm so pleased that you're enjoying it.
I loved both "Road to Eldorado" and "Book of Life"
Yes, that was such an amazing thing that they managed to stay friends. I know, that was such a sad part when he lost his family! But his family was awesome, overall. I loved his mother so much.
They are, a little. But, I adored the chemistry between La Muerta and Xibalaba. The visuals used when the two of them kissed. I squealed so hard.
I can't wait to see.
You've already made one of my dreams come true, so I would be honoured to do the same for you.
I hope so!
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omg 20 pages again. You're the master of long one shots!
Yes, I also loved his mother, she was so great but I would have liked to see his reaction towards his realisation that his family is dead. But maybe he wouldn't be sad. maybe he would have said "We'll see us later"
Hahaha yes I also squealed a little. It's really cute.
You know why both remind me of my life and death representations? I also want to let them act kind of like a couple, also their competition and bet.
hehe but don't feel forced to do so just because I made your dream come true.
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Or the Master of not being able to know when to stop, depending on how you look at things.
I think he wouldn't have been sad. I think what his experiences showed him is that, after death, they'd all be reunited. That's a bit less of a sad thought.
I would love to see the two of your representations interact. I can't wait for it. (btw, I typed out the spoilers, then freaked out deleted everything, just so I didn't give it away. )
Forced? What forced??? You're one of the most amazing artists I know, so you'd be doing me a favour by designing my cover art and illustrations.
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True.
Yes, that is true but even if you know you'll see them again it will be hard to not see them for many years. I would also be afraid to be forgotten one day. He is the last one left from his family what if everyone gets forgotten?
haha we cal always talk about the spoilers in our notes
omg thank you
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Too true!
I would also be so scared of being forgotten. I think that's why they made his last words "Don't forget me" when he thought he was going to die.
I think, though, he would take precautions to stop that happening--maybe his friend would go and honour MAnolo's family as well as his own, if Manolo had passed on.
I know! I just have to keep track of which forum we're using to chat so I don't give anything away.
It's the truth!
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True. I guess noone wants to be forgotten, but if they know about they fact they can teach their children.
that could have been possible!
I guess it will always be deviantart.
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Exactly. Maybe that's how the whole tradition of remembering the dead came about. In a way, it's actually kind of beautiful. Sad, but beautiful in it's own way.
Yeah. Now we have a headcanon for Book of Life!
Always awesome deviantart.
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that's possible. Sad but beautiful, that's how we like it.
yes, that's true!
yep! it was, is and will always be my favourite site <3
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Yes, so we smile through the tears.
Funny, now we're developing headcanons for other things.
I'm glad I learnt how to work it (it took me three years . . . .) I would have never met such an awesome friend otherwise
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True
yes! I love that we share much more fan stuff than only fma
haha 3 years but that's ok I also find new stuff here on dA from time to time
aww I'm also happy that you could figure it out to find me
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It's wonderful, because our topics keep expanding and expanding,
We're lucky it was only three years not 30 . . .
All I can say to that is
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