[Eren shifts where he's sitting, taking the weight off of his left arm and pulling his knees up instead. He quite boldly grabs Maruki and yanks him in between his legs, putting two hands on his shoulders. They grip and massage. He inclines his head until they're eye to eye.]

I know I can't stop you. You're hopeless. [His voice doesn't sound lighthearted, but Maruki ought to know that this is his version.]

In that case, you have to tell me when it starts to eat at you. When you can't stand it anymore.

We'll plan instead. We'll find the solution. That's always been the case.