[The differentiation comes from unknowing exactly how much everyone present knows about Zeke, Reiner included. Of course Eren, Levi, and Gabi know all the details. The fellow scouts surely remember the beast titan, and the name has been brought up to them due to the discussion of the non-hostility negotiations, but providing answers runs the risk of being asked uncomfortable follow-up questions.
And what about Reiner? He knows Zeke, obviously, but does he know that he and Eren are brothers? How would all of that play out? Having made no mention of it Hange assumes that he does not, for that would also be a powerful card to play would it not?]
Oh, the memory portals? I was stuck in a few of those, talk about troublesome!
[They'll have to ask Levi some time, in regards to what he ended up seeing. But as far as the Zeke Problem stands, at least Hange can agree with Reiner's take on the situation.]
That is one point we can definitely agree on. I don't really like using the words "both sides" here-
[Because can't they all get along? Except for Zeke i guess oops!!]
-But if anyone from our world shows up, whether it is Zeke, or Bertolt, or perhaps another member of the Scouts, I believe the first step should be to assess what they know, and go from there.
[Nothing good can come from slicing the head off a guy who doesn't even know what he's done to deserve it. Others here may disagree, and if it came down to do Hange would not stop them from doing so, but dealing with the fallout after would be likely be intense... but they'll burn that bridge when they get to it!]
[The mention of Bertolt does not phase Hange either, despite knowing his fate. They're here themselves, walking and talking after all, so why shouldn't anyone else be able to do the same?]
Besides, this world's magic is all over the place when you think about it! I showed up from a point in time several years after a lot of you. What if Zeke Yaeger is summoned and he's four years old or something similar? Instead of punishing him for future actions, we might end up arguing over who becomes his official guardian instead..
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And what about Reiner? He knows Zeke, obviously, but does he know that he and Eren are brothers? How would all of that play out? Having made no mention of it Hange assumes that he does not, for that would also be a powerful card to play would it not?]
Oh, the memory portals? I was stuck in a few of those, talk about troublesome!
[They'll have to ask Levi some time, in regards to what he ended up seeing. But as far as the Zeke Problem stands, at least Hange can agree with Reiner's take on the situation.]
That is one point we can definitely agree on. I don't really like using the words "both sides" here-
[Because can't they all get along? Except for Zeke i guess oops!!]
-But if anyone from our world shows up, whether it is Zeke, or Bertolt, or perhaps another member of the Scouts, I believe the first step should be to assess what they know, and go from there.
[Nothing good can come from slicing the head off a guy who doesn't even know what he's done to deserve it. Others here may disagree, and if it came down to do Hange would not stop them from doing so, but dealing with the fallout after would be likely be intense... but they'll burn that bridge when they get to it!]
[The mention of Bertolt does not phase Hange either, despite knowing his fate. They're here themselves, walking and talking after all, so why shouldn't anyone else be able to do the same?]
Besides, this world's magic is all over the place when you think about it! I showed up from a point in time several years after a lot of you. What if Zeke Yaeger is summoned and he's four years old or something similar? Instead of punishing him for future actions, we might end up arguing over who becomes his official guardian instead..
[Ever think about THAT, Reiner?]