[That description of Gabi honestly sounds similar to the same girl that Hange has met, both here and back in their home world. It ignites a smile in return, for even though they have not spent too much time in each other's company, Hange really likes Gabi. They also know that she plays an important role in Levi's future, to watch over him and make sure he isn't quite so lonely now that all their friends have passed, so it really means a lot..]
Hah! That sounds a lot like her. You know, I really admire her spirit! She's not afraid to speak her mind either, I like that!
[Hange decides that the starfish has been poked enough for now so they straighten up once more to give Reiner their undivided attention. Talking about Gabi is a welcome change from the tension of their previous conversation, and maybe it can be used as a bridge of some sorts to enable Reiner to trust Hange a little...]
I don't know what Gabi has told you, but I treat her the same as I do the other scouts here. I suppose she might not need us now that you're here, but if she's ever in trouble I intend to help her out.
[The sincerity is genuine, and Hange hopes that it comes across well enough. Though considering that talk just now about Armin using Bertolt's weakness against him, they can also sense the possibility it may not. But it's better to try, all the same!]
Hah, you know a month or two ago I even gave Gabi her own special rank? On the Commander's authority, she has explicit permission to order Levi around if she ever feels the need to make him do something. And I wouldn't give that to just anyone, you know! I'm the only other person who can do that.
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Hah! That sounds a lot like her. You know, I really admire her spirit! She's not afraid to speak her mind either, I like that!
[Hange decides that the starfish has been poked enough for now so they straighten up once more to give Reiner their undivided attention. Talking about Gabi is a welcome change from the tension of their previous conversation, and maybe it can be used as a bridge of some sorts to enable Reiner to trust Hange a little...]
I don't know what Gabi has told you, but I treat her the same as I do the other scouts here. I suppose she might not need us now that you're here, but if she's ever in trouble I intend to help her out.
[The sincerity is genuine, and Hange hopes that it comes across well enough. Though considering that talk just now about Armin using Bertolt's weakness against him, they can also sense the possibility it may not. But it's better to try, all the same!]
Hah, you know a month or two ago I even gave Gabi her own special rank? On the Commander's authority, she has explicit permission to order Levi around if she ever feels the need to make him do something. And I wouldn't give that to just anyone, you know! I'm the only other person who can do that.