[It's always difficult to hear Maruki say, "I'm sorry." He only does so - with Eren, at least - when he truly means it, but Eren never wants him to feel it. He can truly do no wrong in his other's eyes, but...

[Eren leans back against his hands again, swallowing something down in his throat. He forces himself to breathe, closing his eyes. His jaw feels tight, so he shifts it around. Suddenly, he can't think...]

If I had that power again, maybe I could-- But...then, I'd have to...

[He's not making any sense. His head pounds.]

The only people here I can affect are other Eldians. [Maruki must understand.] Time, though...their realities...

While they're here, then...that would be the only way...