The first alchemist to arrive after Charles was another woman, much taller and with a feminine figure the likes of which Emilia would never develop, saluting, she introduced herself as Falkner.

Emilia couldn't honestly say that she recalled the woman from anywhere, though it wasn't impossible they have met before that at any of the many formal meeting the Estate Alchemists were obliged to take part. Nevertheless, she retributed the salute before saying [color=crimson]"At ease, major. Like I said to major Walenburg earlier, this isn't a formal briefing, just a meeting to reinforce our camaraderie. You can help yourself to the drinks, if you wish, while we wait for the others."[/color]

Seconds later, the two remaining members of their task force who would be on this train arrived, though they displayed far less respect for the protocol than Emilia would like, thus she said [color=crimson]"Gentlemen, while I must stress that this isn't a formal meeting, the military protocol should be followed at all times, without exception. Order is what makes us, Amestrians, into the superior species of this land, thus we should always cater to it. I'll let it slide this time, but you should feel relieved that I'm not General Basque Grand, since he's much more ruthless when it comes to maintaining order."[/color]

Emili then sat at the table and beckoned the other alchemists to follow her [color=crimson]"Today's lunch is courtesy of the High Command, you can ask for whatever you wish from the menu. Now, how about we start our introductions?"[/color] She poured another glass of brandy for herself, but didn't drank it before saying [color=crimson]"I'm Colonel Emilia B. Krowitz, known as the Blood Rose Alchemist. Those of you who served at Ishval might have heard plenty of stories about me, but in the end, all that I do is a vital job very few are willing burden themselves with. My expertise is bio-alchemy, but I'm also a qualified field medic in case any of you gets harmed during duty. I hope we can cooperate and become true comrades-at-arms after this mission ends."[/color] After finishing her introduction, Emilia took a sip of the brandy and motioned for the next one to follow her.