[Despite the frustration in Eren’s voice, the tension drains from Aubrey’s shoulders with his reassurance, spoken and otherwise. It’s embarrassing how quickly that calms her, really.]
[She lets herself lean on him, somewhat. He’s killed billions....]
You have my unwavering love. [Nonetheless. Even if his hands aren’t warm as they used to be.]
[Silence, for a bit. Just Aubrey’s breath and Eren’s—yeah? He must be breathing, even if it’s shallow… She can convince herself he is.]
Hey, Eren…
[She tries to meet his eyes. It’s a soft question, but not without purpose.]
What… is freedom, to you?
no subject
[That’s more like it.]
[Despite the frustration in Eren’s voice, the tension drains from Aubrey’s shoulders with his reassurance, spoken and otherwise. It’s embarrassing how quickly that calms her, really.]
[She lets herself lean on him, somewhat. He’s killed billions....]
You have my unwavering love. [Nonetheless. Even if his hands aren’t warm as they used to be.]
[Silence, for a bit. Just Aubrey’s breath and Eren’s—yeah? He must be breathing, even if it’s shallow… She can convince herself he is.]
Hey, Eren…
[She tries to meet his eyes. It’s a soft question, but not without purpose.]
What… is freedom, to you?