[ The tension in her shoulders finally fades somewhat when he steps away from the door, and she allows herself some relief when he sits down beside her, accepting the proximity with ease. It's not through conscious effort that she keeps a physical distance from most people that she meets, and similarly it's not on purpose that her shoulder stays pressed against Eren's, leaning on him, and being leaned on in return.
Her eyes are down on her lap with fatigue as she answers. Her hands folded there neatly. ] I was returning from my outpost shift. [ Which is why she's still in full uniform, and she should probably take off her boots to clean, put her dirtied cloak in the wash.
But she stays put for now, just soaking in the warmth and comfort of having Eren here with her, not out there being massacred, exploited, or martyred. Just here, where he'd stay for now. ]
We should visit Armin in the morning. [ Armin, who'd been gone so long. ] He should be safe.
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Her eyes are down on her lap with fatigue as she answers. Her hands folded there neatly. ] I was returning from my outpost shift. [ Which is why she's still in full uniform, and she should probably take off her boots to clean, put her dirtied cloak in the wash.
But she stays put for now, just soaking in the warmth and comfort of having Eren here with her, not out there being massacred, exploited, or martyred. Just here, where he'd stay for now. ]
We should visit Armin in the morning. [ Armin, who'd been gone so long. ] He should be safe.