Unfortunately that's accurate. [ They better agree or they're officially The Worst. Unfortunately they probably know a few people who are in fact The Worst... ]

We'll find out sooner or later, presumably. [ For all they know, they could be given a different assignment than to Gilese's ranks. ] Yes, that certainly would be something they would do. It doesn't surprise me they were approached, they're both talented alchemists and resilient for their age.

[ Though didn't Fullmetal lose his alchemy? He must have other talents. Probably? Is being a short angry person a talent? ]