[ Unconditional care and acceptance. He can dole it out in spades; receiving it in return is a different beast. Maruki doesn't know what to do with it. For a long time he only reads and rereads Eren's words. Tries to commit them to memory. Tucks them against his beleaguered heart.
He let himself cry in front of Akechi, if only briefly. He opened himself up to loving Venat. Two things that felt insurmountable to achieve with anyone ever again after that day that he left Rumi's hospital room alone. And now, here with Eren, the third impossible task suddenly becomes possible:
He asks for help. ]
Thank you. I mean that sincerely. I promise too. You won't be alone in this ever again.
I don't know that I have it in me to convincingly pretend I'm doing well around anyone today, but I think I would feel worse if I were alone.
Could I come spend some time with you? I don't care what we do. You can be a bird, if you'd like. I don't need to talk about anything. I'd just like the company, and the understanding.
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He let himself cry in front of Akechi, if only briefly. He opened himself up to loving Venat. Two things that felt insurmountable to achieve with anyone ever again after that day that he left Rumi's hospital room alone. And now, here with Eren, the third impossible task suddenly becomes possible:
He asks for help. ]
Thank you. I mean that sincerely. I promise too. You won't be alone in this ever again.
I don't know that I have it in me to convincingly pretend I'm doing well around anyone today, but I think I would feel worse if I were alone.
Could I come spend some time with you? I don't care what we do. You can be a bird, if you'd like. I don't need to talk about anything. I'd just like the company, and the understanding.
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Let's meet outside of Eyn Sof. I can leave now.
I'd rather take some photos than fly around, if that's alright with you.
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Thanks, Eren. I'm glad I met you too.