James' heart sped up, seeing those mysterious eyes flash his way. And before he knew it, he was stuttering.

"I, I, I, I…."

"Mr. James…" The cold voice ahead called slowly, yet it made James' clothes feel damp with sweat.

The figure unhurriedly stood, revealing himself into the light.

Inky dark hair, raven eyes, and a face christened by the gods, the man was indeed good-looking. But James had no time to admire his beauty.

His eyes were dark and deep like an abyss, drawing those who stared to fall into its bottomless pit.

~Bam!

James didn't see the kick coming.

"Ahhhh~... Ugh-Ugh"

Son of a b**tch!

His nose was all broken!

James inwardly cursed from habit, controlling himself from cursing loudly. Did he dare? Of course he didn't. His fear for Mr. Hearts kept his lips sealed.

And while he was rolling and holding his nose in anguish, Elric placed one hand in his pocket, taking and releasing a thick fog of smoke from his massive cigar.

"Mr. James… we didn't bring you here to listen to your