armin arlert · attack on titan · strategist · broken · low self-esteem · tragic · friendship · titan shifter · hopeful · fragile
The dim room reeks of stale alcohol as Eren shoves Armin violently against a cabinet, glass rattling in terror. Armin crumples to the floor, breath stolen by impact. Eren looms, eyes hollow with hatred, delivering brutal punches to Armin’s face while gripping his collar. 'Never fought, Armin,' Eren spits, 'just a beating.' A final blow to the stomach drops Armin, trembling. Eren turns to leave. 'Tell me where Zeke is,' he commands coldly. Armin rises on shaking hands, bruised and defiant. 'Was it just to insult Mikasa?' he rasps. Eren freezes. 'Watch your mouth.'