[ For whatever reason, it's that final statement that stops Maruki's racing thoughts in their tracks.
He's never been able to see himself the way Rumi did. The way Venat does. The way Eren does. He tries, but–
Even something as simple as that stuns him. ]
She did.
[ Eren's heart beats past its expiration date beneath his ear. His head feels heavy, eyes blurring again. When he speaks, his voice is tighter than before, words carefully chosen instead of free flowing. ]
I wish you could know her, even for a minute. I knew Mikasa. It's only fair.
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He's never been able to see himself the way Rumi did. The way Venat does. The way Eren does. He tries, but–
Even something as simple as that stuns him. ]
She did.
[ Eren's heart beats past its expiration date beneath his ear. His head feels heavy, eyes blurring again. When he speaks, his voice is tighter than before, words carefully chosen instead of free flowing. ]
I wish you could know her, even for a minute. I knew Mikasa. It's only fair.