[ The horror of it all robs him of his perception for a while – long moments that only stretch impossibly longer in dreams. The sight of the giants, the screams, the destruction – it's already the worst thing Maruki has seen in his uneventful life.
His mute terror doesn't last. When Eren's ribs burst forth and engulf them, he screams like he hasn't in years, many years, not since that February night–
It should be enough to wake him up in a frantic cold sweat.
Should be, but then– ]
What?
[ It doesn't make sense. They're both trapped in here, sitting ducks, except– ]
Eren-kun.
[ Perhaps it's unwise, what with the uhhhh exploding bone cage and all, but he shifts closer and rests a hand on Eren's hunched shoulder.
Nothing is coming for them.
Maruki blinks heavily. Voice still shaking with fear, but now a little awe as well. ]
RUMBLES U RUMBLES U
His mute terror doesn't last. When Eren's ribs burst forth and engulf them, he screams like he hasn't in years, many years, not since that February night–
It should be enough to wake him up in a frantic cold sweat.
Should be, but then– ]
What?
[ It doesn't make sense. They're both trapped in here, sitting ducks, except– ]
Eren-kun.
[ Perhaps it's unwise, what with the uhhhh exploding bone cage and all, but he shifts closer and rests a hand on Eren's hunched shoulder.
Nothing is coming for them.
Maruki blinks heavily. Voice still shaking with fear, but now a little awe as well. ]
Are you protecting me?