Kanoa. [Eren harnesses patience that he thought he had long been rid of.] I'm not hurt.
[Despite it all, his voice is soft in a way it simply couldn't be for anyone else in this or any reality.] Put me down. I'll explain what I can.
[As for Frog, she can...simply remain perched, if she's able to keep her balance. He's not unhappy to see her - God, she's really fond of him, isn't she?]
[He wishes he were in a position to properly hold Kanoa to him, but that's not the sort of comfort he's asking for, anyway. Eren can promise. He really means it too. He isn't finished with this place.]
I promise, Kanoa. If you put me down, I won't leave.
[And down Eren goes. Note this spittle theoretically be the part where he waits for Eren to explain things, but his lack of brain-to-mouth filler waits for no one. He’s got important questions to ask!]
[Eren doesn't answer right away. When he's placed on the ground, he waits only a moment, then pulls Kanoa firmly to his chest, wrapping both arms around him.
[No one can cut straight through to Eren's heart - whatever small, still part is left of it - like Kanoa can. That's always been true. Eren aches with fondness. He has to force himself to pull away, hands on Kanoa's shoulders. He stands up and moves to sit on the boy's bed, a hand still in place, pulling him closer.]
[For who's asking it, it's a light enough question. Eren won't dive into a deep discussion about the inherent moral bankrupcy of humanity immediately upon reuniting, but...he's still curious how the puppet's mind works. He always likes talking to him. He missed him terribly, somehow, despite the state of his memories when he was back in his true reality.]
Yes. Humans are good. Better than gods. Gods lie and abandon you, but humans come back.
[And there is the tiniest hint of his growing grudge against his mother, the seeds have been planted and they would grow into a festering loathing in the future. But for now, it's just a petty upset. He still had many people he loved here after all, and they were kind, and they treated him well.]
[From what Eren knows of Kanoa's mother, he thinks he understands. Kanoa has described Eren too, however. Eren wonders if he should tell him.]
Gods do terrible things. You're not wrong about that.
[But enough is enough. Who cares? They're together. Kanoa is happy to see him. There's no need to talk about war. Let one reunion be tinged with something other than grief and resentment...]
What would you like to do, Kanoa? Whatever you want, I'll try.
[Oh boy! Someone said the secret phrase for infinite happiness it was that one. No sooner had he sat down, did he leap back to his feet with a big grin, and started to excited drag Even out of the house.]
I will take you to meet all my friends! Then they can be your friends too! I do not understand the frogs, but they have many things to say so it is good to listen, and the ducks are also very good but you must have bread for them or they will grow cross, and then I will show you the cats!
[And the “cats” because his animal identification skills still leave much to be desired.]
lmk if u wanna handwave or thread a lil i'm okay with either hehe
[Eren follows without issue. He really would do anything he could that Kanoa asked. He doesn't mind talking to frogs for a while if it makes him happy.]
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Is all the bleeding in the inside where it belongs? No bleaking?
[He was so close. Just so close to understanding human biology and yet-!
At least Eren would probably be able to parse that was an attempt to ask if he was alright.
Frog, meanwhile, took advantage of Eren’s helplessness to crawl onto him, and was now the queen of this awkward monument.]
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[Despite it all, his voice is soft in a way it simply couldn't be for anyone else in this or any reality.] Put me down. I'll explain what I can.
[As for Frog, she can...simply remain perched, if she's able to keep her balance. He's not unhappy to see her - God, she's really fond of him, isn't she?]
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You were GONE Eren! I was very cross! I'm not anymore, because you are home, but I was!
[He was not.]
I was very worried too! I will put you down but you mustn't do that again, okay?
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[No. But they're together. It matters.]
I won't. Put me down, and then sit with me.
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[No disappearing if he puts you down. Against the RULES!]
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I promise, Kanoa. If you put me down, I won't leave.
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[And down Eren goes. Note this spittle theoretically be the part where he waits for Eren to explain things, but his lack of brain-to-mouth filler waits for no one. He’s got important questions to ask!]
Eren, did you change your legs? They are bigger.
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[It's Eren's turn to hold on. He holds on tight.]
I grew. Humans do that when time passes.
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[That's no fair! But he's getting a hug so he can't fuss that much. Eren' is getting a bit hug back!]
When I am human I will grow too. I will be taller than you! I have decided. I will have the biggest legs.
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You still want to be human, huh?
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Yes! I will be human. They are good and I like them.
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[For who's asking it, it's a light enough question. Eren won't dive into a deep discussion about the inherent moral bankrupcy of humanity immediately upon reuniting, but...he's still curious how the puppet's mind works. He always likes talking to him. He missed him terribly, somehow, despite the state of his memories when he was back in his true reality.]
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[And there is the tiniest hint of his growing grudge against his mother, the seeds have been planted and they would grow into a festering loathing in the future. But for now, it's just a petty upset. He still had many people he loved here after all, and they were kind, and they treated him well.]
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Gods do terrible things. You're not wrong about that.
[But enough is enough. Who cares? They're together. Kanoa is happy to see him. There's no need to talk about war. Let one reunion be tinged with something other than grief and resentment...]
What would you like to do, Kanoa? Whatever you want, I'll try.
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I will take you to meet all my friends! Then they can be your friends too! I do not understand the frogs, but they have many things to say so it is good to listen, and the ducks are also very good but you must have bread for them or they will grow cross, and then I will show you the cats!
[And the “cats” because his animal identification skills still leave much to be desired.]
lmk if u wanna handwave or thread a lil i'm okay with either hehe
Show me the way.