Quote Originally Posted by Kraco
It didn't seem like Al had any part in the bigger plans so getting caught will only cause some unpredictable difficulties later on, if anything. It would have been a different story if they had counted on him doing something. Although who knows how solid their plans are nearing the end. These initial phases were smart for sure but it's not like they really know their enemy inside out and could thus plan for everything.
Al getting caught seems like it would be nessecary for the badguys end of the plan.

I remember earlier in the series everyone was always calling the various protagonist alchemists "possible sacrifices". And then Father had his little map that showed he needed 5 of them at different points on his transmutation circle.

Now it just so happens that the big event is coming, and all the main characters are spread out all over the country, where they can probably each be caught and taken to were Father needs them to be sacrificed.

I think the good guys think they're manipulating the homonculus, but really its Father that's outmanuvering them.




Also, Winry underboob....that is all.