[In the grand scheme of things, they don't know each other all that well. Mikasa, Jean; Eren can understand why they couldn't bear to lose him again. Levi would mourn too, maybe. But Subaru is the one whose hands are trembling, and he's saying, "You can't put me through that," like losing Eren would mean something.
[They understand each other in a way that no one else can. Eren made a promise to Subaru too; he won't let him shoulder that burden alone.
[He takes Subaru's hands, interrupting the cleaning. The bleeding's stopped for the most part. He thumbs over the boy's knuckles, frowning.]
I've promised a few people I'd stay alive.
I told you...[He lifts his head, tries to meet Subaru's eyes; searching, searching.] I won't leave you alone. So, I won't.
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[In the grand scheme of things, they don't know each other all that well. Mikasa, Jean; Eren can understand why they couldn't bear to lose him again. Levi would mourn too, maybe. But Subaru is the one whose hands are trembling, and he's saying, "You can't put me through that," like losing Eren would mean something.
[They understand each other in a way that no one else can. Eren made a promise to Subaru too; he won't let him shoulder that burden alone.
[He takes Subaru's hands, interrupting the cleaning. The bleeding's stopped for the most part. He thumbs over the boy's knuckles, frowning.]
I've promised a few people I'd stay alive.
I told you...[He lifts his head, tries to meet Subaru's eyes; searching, searching.] I won't leave you alone. So, I won't.