[ All it takes is that first graze of pressure against his temples and Maruki's eyes slip shut, beyond grateful for the relief. It's his favorite feeling, an instant soothing balm, and he thinks to ask Eren if they can stay just like this, but...
It doesn't stop his mind from endlessly circling the same miserable drain. The tracks of his thoughts have worn down deep grooves from how often he's repeated them, again and again and again.
There's only one way out of that. It's easier, like Eren said.
With no fanfare, only a burst of gray feathers, Maruki transforms. Before Eren can too, he presses his whole body into his Other's palm, eyes still shut. It's so warm there, so safe. ]
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It doesn't stop his mind from endlessly circling the same miserable drain. The tracks of his thoughts have worn down deep grooves from how often he's repeated them, again and again and again.
There's only one way out of that. It's easier, like Eren said.
With no fanfare, only a burst of gray feathers, Maruki transforms. Before Eren can too, he presses his whole body into his Other's palm, eyes still shut. It's so warm there, so safe. ]