Five months later, Edward and Alphonse suddenly reappear in Resembool with a new air of accomplishment and maturity and the declaration that they have concluded their alchemy training. They head to the Rockbell house, where they are greeted by Winry, Pinako and a hot meal, but when the ladies ask them to relate tales of their apprenticeship, the boys are struck dumb with shock and horror at the very idea of reliving their half-year ordeal. However, the fruits of their labor are displayed rather plainly when they are asked to help some neighbors repair a storm-damaged shed and, rather than simply transmute new support beams, the boys construct an all-new building in seconds. Ed and Al revel in praise, but still remark that they have a long way to go to catch up with their teacher, who can s