[ Being able to walk alongside Edward like this brought a little bit of joy to Hohenheim. Usually his son didn't want anything to do with him, highly in contrast with Alphonse who seemed to yearn for Hohenheim's attention. Nevertheless, the old alchemist was making the best of this situation by being quiet and enjoying the moment. He walked alongside Edward with the goofiest grin on his face until the boy began to speak. ]

They sent you back to Amestris?

[ He nearly stopped in mid stride when he heard that. ]

But how? I mean, why? I thought the Malnosso wanted to keep us here, not send us back home.