"He's doing alright, without Edward. He isn't entirely alone here. He has people in his life already who care about him and look after him if need be." Alphonse had that easy way to him. "He has people to talk to, to go to when he has a need. He's a good trainer and he adores his Pokemon."

It was sad, yes, that the brothers were divided, but...perhaps it was healthy, too, for Alphonse to learn to live on his own and exist as a single entity. Not an Elric Brother, but Alphonse.

"I'm sure he'd like to see you more."