[ Levi, in fact, does not think this is great. In fact, he practically goes rigid when the crystal starts forming -- not moving, practically holding his breath just until he's sure it doesn't turn into spikes and warp through him, fight or flight response kicking in -- and then slowly relaxes again as he forces himself to remember that Eren doesn't seem to have ever wanted to harm him, not directly at least. ]
[ Even if they don't know him as well as they thought they had, that was then and this is now. Hasn't he proven himself at least a little bit since? While this is a little more trust than he had been intending to give, the brat certainly deserves better than for Levi to suddenly wonder whether he's going to be killed upon asking for his help. ]
[ He winces slightly when Hange SCREAMS IN HIS EAR and he elbows them for good measure. ]
Shut up. He can't hear you.
[ He does keep one arm extended to hold the bucket, though, so that it doesn't turn over. Trapped in a crystal cage with poison noodles, now that would be a nightmare, luckily his sense of balance is excellent. ]
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[ Even if they don't know him as well as they thought they had, that was then and this is now. Hasn't he proven himself at least a little bit since? While this is a little more trust than he had been intending to give, the brat certainly deserves better than for Levi to suddenly wonder whether he's going to be killed upon asking for his help. ]
[ He winces slightly when Hange SCREAMS IN HIS EAR and he elbows them for good measure. ]
Shut up. He can't hear you.
[ He does keep one arm extended to hold the bucket, though, so that it doesn't turn over. Trapped in a crystal cage with poison noodles, now that would be a nightmare, luckily his sense of balance is excellent. ]