[10. That's too goddamn young to become a war machine - but then it's not like Hijikata's world was that much kinder during his childhood years, with many kids losing their parents either to the fighting on the frontlines or to the consumption making the rounds in the countryside. His own life went to shit when he was 11 (albeit not for either of those reasons). He nudges his chin up towards the still titan again.]
Was it always this big? Even when you were small?
[That question is just a diversion, really, to cover up that he already got his answer. Reiner only has a few years left to live, just like Eren. At this point, Hijikata won't begrudge him any joy he can find here on Ellipsa (provided he remains an upstanding citizen, otherwise it will officially be Hijikata's resort to meddle in). He lets out a small sigh as he takes his cigarettes from his floating coat.]
Is it okay if I smoke?
[Look, at least he's polite enough to ask in such an enclosed space!]
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Was it always this big? Even when you were small?
[That question is just a diversion, really, to cover up that he already got his answer. Reiner only has a few years left to live, just like Eren. At this point, Hijikata won't begrudge him any joy he can find here on Ellipsa (provided he remains an upstanding citizen, otherwise it will officially be Hijikata's resort to meddle in). He lets out a small sigh as he takes his cigarettes from his floating coat.]
Is it okay if I smoke?
[Look, at least he's polite enough to ask in such an enclosed space!]