Starter memory: Al's missing. Should we be worried? NAH.

[coughinguplove]

It’s getting dark, and Izumi’s grouching at Mason. Alphonse hasn’t come back yet!

Izumi: What’s that kid doing!
Mason: I’m a bit worried. [he makes a dramatic face] Maybe he got kidnapped.
Izumi: [makes a dramatic face back, but then...both laugh.] Yeah right!
Mason: Yeah...

[cut to Al, kidnapped]