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Unlike other characters, Mustang is quick-tempered and vengeful. Hawkeye always stands by Mustang’s side, staring at him with eternal devotion. Though their relationship lacks any physical passion, the pair heads towards commitment. He gave Hawkeye orders to shoot him if he ever steps off the path of righteousness. Mustang trained under Hawkeye’s father and fought alongside her during the war. They’ll stay together, get married, have children.Ī similar relationship occurs between flame alchemist Roy Mustang and his personal assistant slash bodyguard, Riza Hawkeye. He could be gone for months or years but Winry doesn’t mind. Instead, Ed steps onto a train, off on a solitary adventure. When Ed finally declares his love, the two do not kiss or embrace. They develop their feelings slowly, while in separate rooms accomplishing more important tasks. Protagonist Edward Elric falls for Winry, the pretty blonde girl who lives next door. None of the slow build-up, the simple flirting typical of anime. In Brotherhood, there is only friendship and the jump to the deep, committed love of long-term partners. Not romantic love, as we typically know it and see it in anime. Lust acts without lust, because in Brotherhood, lust does not exist. But, after closer inspection, that isn’t the case. Perhaps Lust has gone the way of so many women, controlling her appetite instead of pursuing illicit affairs.īut why isn’t Lust lustful? Doesn’t it go beyond clichés about female characters and sexuality?Īt first glance, it appears the lack of lust in Lust symbolized the particularly evil or benign nature of the sin. She acts as Gluttony’s keeper, constantly giving him permission to consume living humans. But she typically utters only words of disdain or disinterest. Sure, she looks the part: a tiny waist, a breathy voice, breasts that defy gravity. Each homunculus, named after one the seven deadly sins, represents a sin, and each acts according to it.Įxcept for Lust. Homunculi, evil human dolls, are born when an alchemist attempts to bring a human back to life. In the universe of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Brotherhood), trained alchemists harness their ability to destroy and recreate life in order save, kill and unleash all sorts of terrifying creations.