It did a lot of good before.

[ He holds a preemptive hand up between them, stops a protest before it starts. ]

I know you're different now. I know. But that doesn't change what I'm telling you.

[ And then, the hand replaced on his shoulder, firm and grounding. Maruki expects this to take a long time. Maybe the whole rest of the time that they have together in Somnius. It doesn't matter. His patience is eternal, as is his stubbornness, and his conviction is pure. Eren might as well be looking at the sun. ]

I helped you before, and I'll help you again. Just watch me.