Before doing anything else, Reiner reaches out to brush a few stray hairs back from Eren's face, tucking them behind his ear. A casual, automatic display of affection, done without thought. There are other people around, sure—but who cares about them?

"Maybe it's like 'mammal,'" Reiner says. "A name that encompasses a whole lot. Or maybe it's just another word for 'animal' where they're from."

Panzer makes a noise of protest and shuffles even more onto Eren's foot. As if to say, How dare you! I like this one better right now!