[Okay, yes that's pretty amazing. Cross has just been beaten by miles. After all, Ed has magic, so of course he's going to be better. You're always better when you have magic.

Retracting the claws, he gets up quickly and grabs onto Ed's metal arm, eyes shining with pure fascination.]

Woooow! That's some pretty cool magic!

[But now he's taking a closer look at Ed's automail.]

Oh wow! The detail on this thing is freaking spectacular! How'd you manage it? What kind of piece did you use for this part?

[He's just pointing at several places now. Yup, he's pretty impressed. Enjoy fanboyism.]