[Some time later there's a new reply that comes some time after Roy would have left the office, giving Carmen the chance to look through the files and even have a chat with Barabas. Carmen is in her room now, sitting near a window as dusk falls. She keeps her expression fairly neutral.]

That's quite an interesting power you have, Roy.

[ She was still trying to decide on how to refer to him. General felt like she would be answering to him and Mustang felt too formal. Besides, he'd said earlier he didn't really have a preference.

And to prove she read it she asks.]

Do you prefer the fire power you had before or this new ability?

[He had said he'd answer questions when asked.]