[Eren has found it easier and easier to touch. Nearly everyone that he loves still offers it. The truth being that he spends more time with Maruki than anyone, there's no reason to shy away when he comes around the bar and hugs him. Eren rests his head where it lands and puts his arms loosely around Maruki in return. He's always been the type; just hasn't been allowed to be in a while.]

I'm not worried about how well you can help others.

Someone ought to help you.

[Eren pulls back to look at his friend.]

I'm not leaving again until it's time, so. I will. That hasn't changed.