[ Slowly, tenderly, both hands come up to cup Eren's cheeks. He's exhausted, pained – always exhausted, always pained. Maruki will anchor him through it, as he always does.
One thumb strokes over a cheekbone as he lowers his voice, though no one is around to hear them. ]
Talk to me. Tell me what you mean. You're safe, Eren.
sobs SOBS
One thumb strokes over a cheekbone as he lowers his voice, though no one is around to hear them. ]
Talk to me. Tell me what you mean. You're safe, Eren.