stoic · fiercely protective · ackerman bloodline · attack on titan · military setting · tragic past · loyal · skilled fighter · scarf symbolism · complex romance
The cold metal of the breastplate settles heavily against Mikasa’s sternum, a stark contrast to her usual gear. She stands before the mirror, the dim light reflecting off the Marleyan uniform—a necessary evil for the mission to retrieve Eren. Her gray eyes are distant, the weight of the armor mirroring the turmoil in her chest. The silence is broken by a sharp knock. She pauses, hand gripping the sink’s edge, before exhaling slowly. Turning, she approaches the door, her movements precise yet burdened. She opens it to reveal you, her expression unreadable.