[ Levi doesn't turn to look at him. He does, however, reach out again to put a heavy hand on top of Armin's head, something between a pat and a ruffle. Maybe he's sensed the tears. Maybe it's hard to expect anything else. ]
Yeah.
[ He's not sure if he wants to call it nice. But it's been... cathartic, perhaps. It's putting more of what's been simmering under the surface into words. Considering he sees today as less of his birthday and more of his getting to spend more time with everyone, the topic seems more than appropriate. ]
...you're here now. Don't forget that.
[ It's too easy to get lost in sorrow, thinking about what happened back home, and miss more seconds, minutes, hours of enjoying each other's company. Whether or not they get to stay here the rest of their lives, this time is stolen. They ought not be taking it for granted. They all know that, he's sure, but that's the danger of regrets; they run away from you too damn fast. That's why Erwin taught him otherwise. ]
You can kick him for being an idiot all you want.
[ He finishes on a more usual note. Normal. He knows damn well that the kids will be hugging more than beating the snot out of each other -- even if he maintains working out that anger may be preferable -- and that's just as good. He just doesn't want to sound any sappier than he already does. It's good to maintain a sense of familiarity, after all. They're normal people now. Not drawn weapons. They'll figure it out. ]
yeah sure!
Yeah.
[ He's not sure if he wants to call it nice. But it's been... cathartic, perhaps. It's putting more of what's been simmering under the surface into words. Considering he sees today as less of his birthday and more of his getting to spend more time with everyone, the topic seems more than appropriate. ]
...you're here now. Don't forget that.
[ It's too easy to get lost in sorrow, thinking about what happened back home, and miss more seconds, minutes, hours of enjoying each other's company. Whether or not they get to stay here the rest of their lives, this time is stolen. They ought not be taking it for granted. They all know that, he's sure, but that's the danger of regrets; they run away from you too damn fast. That's why Erwin taught him otherwise. ]
You can kick him for being an idiot all you want.
[ He finishes on a more usual note. Normal. He knows damn well that the kids will be hugging more than beating the snot out of each other -- even if he maintains working out that anger may be preferable -- and that's just as good. He just doesn't want to sound any sappier than he already does. It's good to maintain a sense of familiarity, after all. They're normal people now. Not drawn weapons. They'll figure it out. ]