[Maes is following along. Normally he wouldn't be concerned about powers and weirdness like that...but since it apparently involves him now, he figures he better take this seriously. He lets out a low whistle at the admission of Roy's ability.]

She's really just handing out abilities like that? Seems a little dangerous.

[Alchemists and alchemy are one thing. They have to study and practice and really know what they are doing in order for them to accomplish anything (as far as he understands it). But this woman is basically giving abilities on a whim just because she's brought them here?

Not that he doesn't trust Roy, even if Maes can see how that type of ability would be a pretty strong one to have for a man who wants to rule the country. But he knows Roy wouldn't want to go that route either. But what if Roy weren't the one with that power?

Maes looks around the kitchen, though he can't be of much help since he has no idea where Roy might have stashed his alcohol.]

Is there a particular action or method to using these abilities?

[Alchemists need circles or, in Edwards case, clapping his hands. He's not sure if there's a similar trick to this that he either needs to avoid or just be aware of. Although now his own curiosity is kicking into gear and he wants to see if the same holds true for his supposed power.]