[And Naoto is only aware of that fact after reading the entire paragraph. She gently lays the paper on the bedside table and stands.

Poor Al. So weak and frail, and yet he looks so peaceful... He definitely has a long way to go before he's fully recovered. If only Naoto could do something more to help...

She quietly makes her way to the door and leaves Al to rest. For the time being, she might be more useful elsewhere. There's still another Elric brother who needs checking on.]