[ Just like that, he's held securely, soothed for pains he didn't even know how to explain himself, and isn't that the most wonderful, baffling thing of all?
Even with his Other, Maruki still isn't a big crier. A few more silent tears make tracks down his cheeks as he huddles back against Eren and listens, nodding along. It's all true, and it's all so simple. Just the facts of not only his life, but life here for everyone. Not something he'd ever consider worth letting himself get upset over, not when so many people need him to be stronger than that.
Eren doesn't, though. Or, when he does need him, it isn't in the same way. Maruki is allowed to be weak even when he's the one supporting Eren. It's unique to them...
He breathes deep, tries to match the rhythm of it to Eren's chest rising and falling against his back. ]
You do. You get it. Thank you...
[ He's quiet for a bit longer, rolling that around in his head. ]
Having too much to love is such a painful gift, isn't it? I'm grateful, though.
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Even with his Other, Maruki still isn't a big crier. A few more silent tears make tracks down his cheeks as he huddles back against Eren and listens, nodding along. It's all true, and it's all so simple. Just the facts of not only his life, but life here for everyone. Not something he'd ever consider worth letting himself get upset over, not when so many people need him to be stronger than that.
Eren doesn't, though. Or, when he does need him, it isn't in the same way. Maruki is allowed to be weak even when he's the one supporting Eren. It's unique to them...
He breathes deep, tries to match the rhythm of it to Eren's chest rising and falling against his back. ]
You do. You get it. Thank you...
[ He's quiet for a bit longer, rolling that around in his head. ]
Having too much to love is such a painful gift, isn't it? I'm grateful, though.
[ More grateful than ever. ]