[Honestly, this is the least weird thing he's been told since getting here so he honestly believes it.

He shrugs, thoughtful.]

Since you're not an alchemist you wouldn't be able to answer some of the questions I have.

[..and that came out a little more harsh than he intended. He winces.]

Though sometimes there's advantages to not being in the know. Knowing too much can change a person and often not for the better. Don't have to know any more differences between the two versions of Amestris to know that.