[If he's surprised by the sudden contact, it doesn't show in his voice, which was warm and welcoming. Like Alphonse had pleased him greatly by calling.]

Alphonse, yes, I remember you. You sound... odd, like you're far away. Are you quite alright, son?

[Pierce himself sounded nasally like he had a cold, but really, it was just the inflammation because of his healing nose.]

I did run into some trouble in the maze, but it was nothing that I couldn't handle. How are you?