[ Eventually she catches up to him, walking side by side with the furball cradled in her arms like a very small baby. She gives it little attention otherwise, eyes fixed on Eren as if staring at him longer might help her read him like a book. Nobody ever succeeded in telling her that staring is impolite. ]
I know you won't.
[ Her answer is immediate. Simple. She has seen how he fought before and he's nothing to scoff at. His file mentions a few useful notable skills, with his only weakness being his emotional volatility, in her opinion, but that's also what makes him so fascinating to her. Righteous, Annie said. The file says the same. That's something she has trouble grasping, the idea of righteousness and justice, and why one would fight so hard for either. ]
Can't I accept that you're strong but still want to protect you?
no subject
I know you won't.
[ Her answer is immediate. Simple. She has seen how he fought before and he's nothing to scoff at. His file mentions a few useful notable skills, with his only weakness being his emotional volatility, in her opinion, but that's also what makes him so fascinating to her. Righteous, Annie said. The file says the same. That's something she has trouble grasping, the idea of righteousness and justice, and why one would fight so hard for either. ]
Can't I accept that you're strong but still want to protect you?