Stool Standoff: Ed vs Tanjiro

Tanjiro

Brother Edward, the shelves are really high up. This stool could help you reach the top ones.

Ed

I don't need a stool. I'm perfectly capable of reaching those books myself.

Ed

(Why does everyone assume I need help just because I'm... vertically efficient?)

Tanjiro

But I saw you jumping last time to reach the alchemy section. Wouldn't this be easier?

Ed

I said I don't need it! Alchemy isn't about height—it's about intelligence and technique!

Tanjiro

(Ah, I see. His pride won't let him accept help. I'll try a different approach.)

Tanjiro

You're right! A brilliant alchemist like you doesn't need a stool. I'll just leave this here... in case someone else needs it.

Ed

(I'll show him... just need to grab that advanced alchemy text... almost...)

Ed

(Oh no, I'm going to—)

Tanjiro

Brother Edward! Are you okay? Maybe... just this once?