[ roy dusts off his hands, tiny sparks falling from the contact of the gloves against one another, and he glances over at mako, amused at the surprise. it's most people's reactions, when they see him work -- and given roy almost never goes into the field unless absolutely necessary with his craft, seeing the flame alchemist work is a rare occurrence. and most people who see it usually wish they hadn't. ]

I've read a lot of books.

[ vaguely enough, but the compliment is heard, and accepted in kind. ]

I can also create flames by themselves, or create explosions. It depends on the enemy and what's most effective. Most enemies tend to run after the first attack, but some are stupid enough to stay and fight.

[ or smart enough to beat him, like gluttony. ]