"Relax, pal, it's really no big deal. After all, we're colleagues and these are things we ought to do,"
The tone of his voice carried a flippant nonchalance, easygoing yet seemingly mocking, conveying an attitude towards the matter at hand.
In such a situation, there was no longer any need for preparations for any of their other squadmates' potential issues, or so it seemed.
From the very beginning, the situation hadn't been of much concern, nor had there been a special need for people to pay particular attention to it.
Which understanding of the issue might be best, what thoughts should one have in facing such matters, and what sort of awareness should one possess regarding the problem at hand?
The comforting demeanor displayed by the other party, at that moment, filled the alchemist with his own doubts. However, confronting the other party right now was clearly not a wise choice, nor would that mean an end to the problem.