[ he's right, of course, and riza nods at the logic for it. she can see the advantages in both ways, but dropping them off to different locations will give her a better chance of staying hidden as well as watching hughes' back.

except, you know, there's that question - a question that riza doesn't even hesitate over. ]

There are a lot of children in the Circle, who shouldn't have to deal with this level of trauma. I would start with the younger members and work up. Alphonse will want to help, but... [ those elric boys are just out to age her any time they every get into a situation....... sigh.

she has absolutely no idea who you were trying to reference there, hughes, but it was a good attempt. ]