[Between Winry not seeming particularly thrilled about having a birthday and Haruhi taking over the cake/dinner arrangements, Ed's at a bit of a loss for what to do, himself. Some kind of- boy-and-girl-friend romantic-y... thing? (Because he's so good at that.) Or should he just ignore it? (Because that won't get him into trouble.) Or help Haruhi in making a big deal out of it? (Because the two of them collaborating would go so well.)

He's still mulling it over when she does her entry, so he let that distract him instead.]

...I don't like it. I can't imagine growing up and raising a family in a place where we have so little control over our own lives.

[Even if it's starting to become a reality the longer they stay here.]