[ Reiner's smile shifts, becoming softer and less pitiful. There's little trace of his usual confidence, the strong and reliable face he wore in the Training Corps, presenting himself as the leader Marcel once was. Instead, Reiner's smile is more genuine, a side that precious few saw in Paradis. A side that he's still trying to figure out, uncomfortable with its perceived vulnerability and weakness. A side that was once a desperate little boy throwing his future away for the chance of feeling loved.
"I just need you to be you, Reiner."
That's what Gabi told him. That's what Reiner is trying to do. ]
Sorry.
[ He says it again, of course. Only this time, there's a faintly teasing lilt to his voice, acknowledging how silly it is to apologize for apologizing. ]
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"I just need you to be you, Reiner."
That's what Gabi told him. That's what Reiner is trying to do. ]
Sorry.
[ He says it again, of course. Only this time, there's a faintly teasing lilt to his voice, acknowledging how silly it is to apologize for apologizing. ]