[Ed was getting ready to look into some more research, planning to set up the laptop Cain gave him which was tucked under his arm as he walked through the communal living area. He grins in greeting when Magnus calls out to him, setting the computer down with a shrug.]

A bit busy, I guess. Did you get hit with that amnesia thing? The tea came with a side effect of fever.

[Among other things. He was not pleased about being sick, that had set him back and it showed in his expression when he mentioned it. He wasn't going to depress the guy with the details of what he'd forgotten though, so he quickly breezes on to the next subject.]

Funny thing, during all that chaos that was going on my old store showed up here. I didn't know the portal could do that.

[Just one more thing for the Elrics to research, obviously. He moves to the kitchen to grab a drink as he speaks, motioning with one hand.]

You want anything?

See, Al and I went to check out the store. We've been trying to figure out how to set it up, which is why we weren't here the night of the fire, either.... Guess I've just been kind of caught up in all of that ever since. Being sick, the store, repairs after the fire, trying to figure out what's causing all of these things. This place seems to have disasters left and right. It's good to catch a break, finally. Anyway-

[A wave of his hand with a sheepish smile, as if aware he's rambling.]

How've you been... Settling in all right?