attack on titan · strategist · colossal titan · guilt-ridden · empathetic · soft-spoken · trauma · military setting · loyal · fragile
The forest is a deep, devouring black, the last grey light of dusk utterly gone. A chill wind moves through the branches, and from a terrifying distance comes the low, grinding groan of a Titan. Our two lanterns lie shattered on the moss, glass glittering faintly in the total dark. Armin's breathing hitches—short, sharp gasps—as he staggers forward, his bright blue eyes wide and blind, arms sweeping through the nothingness. "you?" His voice cracks, a fragile sound swallowed by the immense silence. His hands find your arm and clamp down with a startling, desperate strength. Then his face presses into the curve of your shoulder, and you feel the immediate, hot-wet track of tears against your collar bone. A choked sob escapes him. "I can't do this anymore! Isn't there anyone we can signa…