Central Ciy, Home to the Amestris Army and capital of the entire country. In the midst of the new chaos and the recently discovered bodies that had been cropping up over the past few evenings. Orders were to be issued out to Soldiers and a few state alchemists as well. Specifically those already investigating the mangled machine like bodies. With this in mind, Colonel Carl Mayhew was ordered to dispatch those he felt... fit the bill so to speak. Mayhew took a deep breath and rubbed the back of his head a he stared down at the phone. "I don't really want to do this." He thought to himself, adjusting his glasses and taking a deep breath.

Carl was a very kind mind, the images of his sister coating his desk helped him be so... It grounded him, reminded him that the military was there for her sake. With that, he picked up the phone and dialed the only number he hoped he'd have to dial today... "Come on Jayce... Pick up the phone..." Carl twisted the cord of the phone between his finger,, "Come on, come on... I know you're there."

Meanwhile, in a dimly room located somewhere in West Amestris, a single amber light illuminated a round wooden table. A card game was being played on it, each player with a small glass of alcohol by them and a hand each. The players took turn revealing there hands, and at the very end, a young man in a top hat revealed his. It was a perfect blackjack. "I don't get it." Someone commented. "There's no way you can win that many times in a row! You're cheating, Jayce!" He accussed. The man merely shook his head as he gathered the poker chips. [b]"My friend, there is no basis to accuse me of. You can check me over thrice, and you won't find any tricks up my sleeve. Those, I save for my enemies."[/b] He replied. Jayce had played his friends like fiddles. Jayce took a sip of his whiskey before the phone began to ring. [b]"Now, if you'll excuse me for a moment..."[/b] Jayce said, departing from the table. He walked over and picked up the phone. [b]"Jayce Karuta, State Alchemist."[/b] He greeted to whoever was on the other side.

"Jayce, This is Colonel Mayhew, I need you to come in." Carl let out a sigh, "We've found another body... It's pretty bad. You're investigating it so we decided to give you the call. The Fuhrer wants you to go to, hold on..." He tucked the phone under his chin as he searched his desk for the piece of paper with the information on it. "Ah, here it is, Amber Town. There's been cases of multiple missing persons and a body showed up near the sewers."

[b]"Ah, Colonel Mayhew! How are you? How are the kids?"[/b] Was Jayce's first response. It seemed that Mayhew had another lead to Jayce's assignment, and his mood immediately changed. [b]"I understand, sir. I'll be heading out immediately sir. Should I report to Central Command for a full briefing, Colonel?"[/b] Jayce asked. Perhaps there was another alchemist who was being assigned to the case. [b]"Also, are there any other state alchemists who I can collaborate with. I understand you said "multiple missing persons", correct? I don't want to take my chances on a risky mission, sir. Bad gambling, you see."[b] He added.

"Yeah yeah, don't worry, get to Central and we'll get you briefed on everything you need to know." He looked down at the report, "From what i can tell so far, there is... This is going to be a top secret mission alright? Don't... don't go getting too deep alright? I'll explain more once your here and feel free to bring in a few people you think you can trust..." He puased for a moment, looking a picture of two little boys resting on his desk... "My boys are fine by the way Jayce... Thank you for asking." He didn't let the smile show in his voice, but he was grinning. "Anyways, get to central! We'll brief you once here!"

Jayce smiled at the Colonel's reply. [b]"Yes, sir!"[/b] the Card Alchemist replied. Jayce put down the phone, and went back to the table. [b]"All right, folks! Duty calls! Please get out of my house or I will make you get out!"[/b] He joked as he gathered the cards and polker chips. [b]"Seriously though, you guys need to leave."[/b] He added. Jayce let his friends out of his house and began to gather his things. His "special" deck of cards, his journal, a pen and his bag of sweets. Jayce changed his clothes into a standard alchemist uniform, and changed his hat to a blue tophat as to match the attire. With that, Jayce set off, catching the first train to Amestris Central. Time for the next chapter of his research.