[ Gansey's eyes narrow, just a little. Human weapons. The very connotation of that disturbs him. He dislikes much of what the military represents, in any case, but he feels a particular distaste for that kind of language. ]

I see.

Tell me something: the alchemists in the military, is that a position they choose, or are they conscripted?

[ He doesn't like the idea either way, but it would be far worse if it were the latter. ]

And you, Winry. How is it that you are acquainted with so many soldiers?