The trembling moved from his hands and to his whole body, only this time, it was out of pure relief. Then he saw it-- or didn't see it, and his eyes widened, mouth gaping faintly. "The oroborous tattoo, it's gone!" His eyes flickered up to Lust's face, questioning.

In that moment, the nurse returned with the promised tray and set it down in front of Alphonse. "Here you are. Make sure to eat it all, okay?" He seemed fine enough, so she stepped away. After smiling thankfully at the nurse, Al turned right back to Lust.

"Does that mean...you're human now?"