As the group is gathered in the desert Breda begins relating the story on how they all came to be in the eastern desert. Earlier, Col. Roy Mustang and 2nd Lt. Breda are in Mustang's office discussing the allegations brought against Maria Ross. As they're discussing it a call comes in from Barry the Chopper, but Mustang and Barry obfuscate the call by pretending that Barry is a lady friend of the Colonel. The call is cut short and Mustang heads to an outside phone to continue the conversation and complete making plans to rescue Ross. Breda is sent to get supplies for the task.