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[ time to get down to business, now that they were here. to defeat . . . curiosity, but the huns might’ve been exceptionally better considering what might come of this. eren remembers telling a friend once that asked: honestly, i don’t wish for anyone i knew then to get sucked into the app. if they were around somewhere on earth, living a normal and happy life away from what they once knew? it was much better. he doesn’t wish for these memories onto anyone that wouldn’t want them.
not that he’d give back anything he’s gotten, now. they all played a roll in who he was today, and honestly? he doesn’t want to regret any of that, neither does he regret going through any of this. ]
Levi?
[ it’s a cautious call to get, or rather, ask permission for his attention, since he can’t just use sir or captain without being a doof. here’s how he hopes to help, at least, and he hopes that he isn’t being careless. slung in a rather large hiking bag, eren sets it down once they’ve found a quiet and closed off spot enough for them. ]
Do you know anything about getting things from Retrospec in the mail?
not that he’d give back anything he’s gotten, now. they all played a roll in who he was today, and honestly? he doesn’t want to regret any of that, neither does he regret going through any of this. ]
Levi?
[ it’s a cautious call to get, or rather, ask permission for his attention, since he can’t just use sir or captain without being a doof. here’s how he hopes to help, at least, and he hopes that he isn’t being careless. slung in a rather large hiking bag, eren sets it down once they’ve found a quiet and closed off spot enough for them. ]
Do you know anything about getting things from Retrospec in the mail?
Edited 2018-04-15 20:33 (UTC)
That's better.
[ he's just chilling against a tree, arms folded like this is a normal kind of meeting where nothing weird will happen. truthfully, he knows it will probably get weird, but it's something he needs to see. now that he knows he was someone else before he was him, he wants to know absolutely everything. ]
Not really? I haven't gotten anything, anyway.
[ he's just chilling against a tree, arms folded like this is a normal kind of meeting where nothing weird will happen. truthfully, he knows it will probably get weird, but it's something he needs to see. now that he knows he was someone else before he was him, he wants to know absolutely everything. ]
Not really? I haven't gotten anything, anyway.
[ he’s on the right track? that means something. eren kneels onto the grass and starts unzipping his belongings, first pulling out a bundle of folded green fabric. surprisingly, it’s actually neat. the things you learn how to be both in basic and the past life.
which, speaking of that— before eren stands back up, he fixes up the folding for any uneven mishaps or crinkles. smoothing it out one last time, he finally holds it packed in his hands, walking over to levi and holding it out to him. neatly. keyword, neatly.
it’s a cloak if he were to unfold it, but most important is the symbol on it: wings. ]
I stopped getting things a while ago, but . . . That’s one of them. They’ll probably start sending you things, too.
which, speaking of that— before eren stands back up, he fixes up the folding for any uneven mishaps or crinkles. smoothing it out one last time, he finally holds it packed in his hands, walking over to levi and holding it out to him. neatly. keyword, neatly.
it’s a cloak if he were to unfold it, but most important is the symbol on it: wings. ]
I stopped getting things a while ago, but . . . That’s one of them. They’ll probably start sending you things, too.
[ the neatness of the presentation doesn't go unnoticed. how much does Eren already know about him? it's weird to think about. ]
I recognize this. It's the emblem we wear.
[ he reaches out to touch the symbol—yep, that's definitely it—and then takes the cloak and lets it fall open.
he's never seen it before, but it still feels deeply important somehow. ]
I must have that to look forward to, too. I wonder what else.
I recognize this. It's the emblem we wear.
[ he reaches out to touch the symbol—yep, that's definitely it—and then takes the cloak and lets it fall open.
he's never seen it before, but it still feels deeply important somehow. ]
I must have that to look forward to, too. I wonder what else.
[ whether levi’s a neatfreak now or not . . . eren does not want to take chances. he knows about the consequences!! straightening up to speak, with his hands behind his back and arched up straight, he blabbers away like he would in a report. ]
They’re the wings of freedom. Our branch was called the Survey Corps— responsible for exploration beyond the walls and taking on the titans directly.
You guys were . . . The best of the best. I only remember being a novice.
They’re the wings of freedom. Our branch was called the Survey Corps— responsible for exploration beyond the walls and taking on the titans directly.
You guys were . . . The best of the best. I only remember being a novice.
[ he folds it more or less into a more compact shape and keeps it in his arms for now. ]
Well— You and the people who were in the corps. Like the squad and other leaders–? [ he wants to say “his squad”, but he isn’t sure how far he should go with that. just thinking about it gets his features to strain some. it’s hard not to feel guilty for something you know is your fault. ]
I don’t remember all their names. But I know how great they were.
[ which. brings him to stare at his bag over there again. there’s something else in there, a little bulky and pretty big. like, he bought a hiking bag for it. ]
Well— You and the people who were in the corps. Like the squad and other leaders–? [ he wants to say “his squad”, but he isn’t sure how far he should go with that. just thinking about it gets his features to strain some. it’s hard not to feel guilty for something you know is your fault. ]
I don’t remember all their names. But I know how great they were.
[ which. brings him to stare at his bag over there again. there’s something else in there, a little bulky and pretty big. like, he bought a hiking bag for it. ]
[ the prize is: pain! all for you, no spoilers!! at least, as long as it isn’t squeezed out like lemon juice.
he’s glad he’s off the hook there at least, wondering how much of a good job he did at hiding that (hiding what), but now was the good part. not even eren could turn this down when he started relearning the ropes. back to his bag, he unzips the larger pockets—
and out he drags is a heap of a contraption. tons of straps and belt buckles, what probably looks like a harness of some sort strapped to metal boxes and cylinders. ]
Look familiar?
he’s glad he’s off the hook there at least, wondering how much of a good job he did at hiding that (hiding what), but now was the good part. not even eren could turn this down when he started relearning the ropes. back to his bag, he unzips the larger pockets—
and out he drags is a heap of a contraption. tons of straps and belt buckles, what probably looks like a harness of some sort strapped to metal boxes and cylinders. ]
Look familiar?
Uh...
[ what the shit is that? part of it looks familiar, but the giant matching metal... things are a mystery. he squints at them curiously. ]
I remember all the belts and shit. Almost everyone was wearing them. The rest of it I haven't seen before.
[ presumably, it's for killing things. big things. the hell if he knows what does what, though. ]
[ what the shit is that? part of it looks familiar, but the giant matching metal... things are a mystery. he squints at them curiously. ]
I remember all the belts and shit. Almost everyone was wearing them. The rest of it I haven't seen before.
[ presumably, it's for killing things. big things. the hell if he knows what does what, though. ]
We used them to fight titans. It’s called three-dimensional maneuver gear.
[ he holds the metal containers connected to a waist belt. it’s surprisingly light for its size, so it doesn’t take much to lift. only a little awkward to move around without it being where it should. ]
You move in three dimensions instead of two— It’s pretty much like flying.
[ but he’s sure levi would remember them eventually, better than he did. he just hopes that he could help him a little, considering a brief introduction. ]
You can try using mine if you want. When you want. [ after a brief brow furrow, looking down at the blades. ] . . . You might need them. Things aren’t always as normal as they’ve always looked.
[ he holds the metal containers connected to a waist belt. it’s surprisingly light for its size, so it doesn’t take much to lift. only a little awkward to move around without it being where it should. ]
You move in three dimensions instead of two— It’s pretty much like flying.
[ but he’s sure levi would remember them eventually, better than he did. he just hopes that he could help him a little, considering a brief introduction. ]
You can try using mine if you want. When you want. [ after a brief brow furrow, looking down at the blades. ] . . . You might need them. Things aren’t always as normal as they’ve always looked.
[ well, it's pretty much the weirdest thing he's ever seen, but he's sure that won't last. things are getting weirder and weirder. ]
I was wondering how we went about fighting something like that.
[ this is the thing he's allegedly the best at using? that's gonna take some processing. ]
I've already gathered that things aren't normal. Why would I need this now, though?
I was wondering how we went about fighting something like that.
[ this is the thing he's allegedly the best at using? that's gonna take some processing. ]
I've already gathered that things aren't normal. Why would I need this now, though?
[ they can sit, perhaps–? maybe it’s best to sit, this might be a long story. ]
Something can happen at any time. That includes any form of monster or trouble showing up. [ eren pauses for a minute, dipping his head forward as he hauls the equipment between them, if levi wanted to get a better look at that. ] Retrospec wasn’t good at admitting it before, but at least they do that now— they’re in trouble, and they need us.
And if we still want this world standing, we need them.
[ it took a while for him to admit it— for months eren would be on the fence about whether or not they were a good thing, if they could be trusted . . . and it’s just one of those things that needs little choice. ]
Something can happen at any time. That includes any form of monster or trouble showing up. [ eren pauses for a minute, dipping his head forward as he hauls the equipment between them, if levi wanted to get a better look at that. ] Retrospec wasn’t good at admitting it before, but at least they do that now— they’re in trouble, and they need us.
And if we still want this world standing, we need them.
[ it took a while for him to admit it— for months eren would be on the fence about whether or not they were a good thing, if they could be trusted . . . and it’s just one of those things that needs little choice. ]
[ yeah, he'll sit... reluctantly, because they're outside and outside is dirty, but he'll get over it. he leans down to poke around more closely at the gear. this is gonna take a long time to learn, isn't it.
but he sits back up when Eren's words hit him. that didn't sound good. he doesn't look terribly concerned yet, but that's... just kind of his thing. ]
So... we're supposed to be fighting monsters? Like with this thing?
[ he prods at the gear with his foot. ]
And if we don't help them it's the end of the world?
but he sits back up when Eren's words hit him. that didn't sound good. he doesn't look terribly concerned yet, but that's... just kind of his thing. ]
So... we're supposed to be fighting monsters? Like with this thing?
[ he prods at the gear with his foot. ]
And if we don't help them it's the end of the world?
[ so that he doesn’t necessarily say “ghost” or something as corny as that— ]
Some sort of . . . Corruption. It’s the same thing that killed the world we have memories from. Retrospec was supposedly the ones that saved us, it’s why we’re here.
[ there’s a lot of history behind it, details that were pretty wacky that he could share later through documents and sorts— the important thing was to be aware of the gist. minor gaps could be filled in later, or on levi’s own time. ]
Some people have magic— real magic, or other amazing abilities. [ that included less powerpacked abilities; leadership, support, inspiration . . . ] We use what we can.
Some sort of . . . Corruption. It’s the same thing that killed the world we have memories from. Retrospec was supposedly the ones that saved us, it’s why we’re here.
[ there’s a lot of history behind it, details that were pretty wacky that he could share later through documents and sorts— the important thing was to be aware of the gist. minor gaps could be filled in later, or on levi’s own time. ]
Some people have magic— real magic, or other amazing abilities. [ that included less powerpacked abilities; leadership, support, inspiration . . . ] We use what we can.
[ what the hell, magic? why can't he have magic? that's bullshit.
in any case, he seems to take this pretty well, in that his expression hasn't changed since he got there. better get used to that. ]
Guess I better start learning to use that thing, then. [ he's looking at it again. it's so weird-looking, whose idea was this?? ] It might be kind of hard when there's only one...
[ okay, let's just deal with the elephant in the room. ]
So you can turn into a titan. How the hell does that work?
in any case, he seems to take this pretty well, in that his expression hasn't changed since he got there. better get used to that. ]
Guess I better start learning to use that thing, then. [ he's looking at it again. it's so weird-looking, whose idea was this?? ] It might be kind of hard when there's only one...
[ okay, let's just deal with the elephant in the room. ]
So you can turn into a titan. How the hell does that work?
[ levi you have yourself that is definitely magic. that and oxiclean. ]
I don’t mind if you— [ take it, he was going to finish, words catching back in his throat when there literally. is something bigger than an elephant here, huh. at least he’s taking things fairly well!! eren cleans his throat. ]
That’s . . . I hurt myself. [ yeah let’s just get straight to the point!! ] I need to be hurt enough to bleed, and have a goal.
Then it happens.
[ he pauses, but awkwardly hoping it’d be a good idea: ]
We can use that to train you? After you learn how to balance and, the first things, obviously—
I don’t mind if you— [ take it, he was going to finish, words catching back in his throat when there literally. is something bigger than an elephant here, huh. at least he’s taking things fairly well!! eren cleans his throat. ]
That’s . . . I hurt myself. [ yeah let’s just get straight to the point!! ] I need to be hurt enough to bleed, and have a goal.
Then it happens.
[ he pauses, but awkwardly hoping it’d be a good idea: ]
We can use that to train you? After you learn how to balance and, the first things, obviously—
[ he wrinkles his nose. sounds messy. ]
So what, do you have to carry a knife around just in case you need to stab yourself?
[ you know what, it doesn't really matter how he does it. kinda fucked up he has to make himself bleed, but "fucked up" seems to be the new normal. ]
Well, it's not like there's any other way for me to learn it. Yeah, let's do it.
[ and so the master becomes the apprentice. how embarrassing. ]
So what, do you have to carry a knife around just in case you need to stab yourself?
[ you know what, it doesn't really matter how he does it. kinda fucked up he has to make himself bleed, but "fucked up" seems to be the new normal. ]
Well, it's not like there's any other way for me to learn it. Yeah, let's do it.
[ and so the master becomes the apprentice. how embarrassing. ]
[ well— if you’re all suited up into that contraption and ready to go (which, don’t worry, eren probably helped with strap goes where!), eren steps quite a few meters away. safety first. he’s a little pensive, but—
this was levi ackerman. he’d be able to get something out of this. besides, eren could just hold back.
(although the thought of holding back with levi feel nigh impossible).
with most jitters under control, eren breathes up the guts and determination, the resolve to do this, why they had to and how important it was— he quietly drifts his small switchblade across his closed palm as he walks, lets it bleed as he puts it away . . . he’s about to ask if he’s ready, but swallows in back down with an inhale.
a bright flash comes followed by a terrible sound, pulling to life muscle, fibers and the redness of flesh until
you got a titan ]
this was levi ackerman. he’d be able to get something out of this. besides, eren could just hold back.
(although the thought of holding back with levi feel nigh impossible).
with most jitters under control, eren breathes up the guts and determination, the resolve to do this, why they had to and how important it was— he quietly drifts his small switchblade across his closed palm as he walks, lets it bleed as he puts it away . . . he’s about to ask if he’s ready, but swallows in back down with an inhale.
a bright flash comes followed by a terrible sound, pulling to life muscle, fibers and the redness of flesh until
you got a titan ]
[ ......well. that sure happened.
suited up though he may be, it's no help when he's completely awestruck. which he is. a giant nude man just fucking materialized out of the meat dimension. also he has basically no idea how to use this thing.
he fires an anchor at a tree uselessly. okay, so that's how that part works. now he just has to learn how to be better than everyone at it. no big deal.
this might suck, actually. ]
suited up though he may be, it's no help when he's completely awestruck. which he is. a giant nude man just fucking materialized out of the meat dimension. also he has basically no idea how to use this thing.
he fires an anchor at a tree uselessly. okay, so that's how that part works. now he just has to learn how to be better than everyone at it. no big deal.
this might suck, actually. ]
[ alright eren! do not panic. you’re just going to have to try and kickstart some godlike skills, no big deal! it might dawn on him now that said skills might accompany a very strong memory, and he might be on the receiving end of an attack.
he should’ve thought this out sooner.
but there’s no going back now! time for a simulation. the titan makes a noise and goes for grabbing the now even smaller (hah look at me joking) levi. please dodge this somehow, it’s going to be awkward if he picks you up! ]
he should’ve thought this out sooner.
but there’s no going back now! time for a simulation. the titan makes a noise and goes for grabbing the now even smaller (hah look at me joking) levi. please dodge this somehow, it’s going to be awkward if he picks you up! ]
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