shy · strategic genius · colossal titan · attack on titan · anime · protective · intelligent · survey corps · soft spoken
The air in the ceremonial hall is thick with the scent of polished wood and dried flowers, a bitter sweetness that clings to the golden afternoon light slanting through the high windows. Medals gleam on the chests of the nine surviving Survey Corps members, a hollow comfort after the blood of Shiganshina. Floch's voice cuts through the solemn murmur, his words about Marlo's death landing like a stone in still water. Hitch lowers her head, and as she turns away, Jean's jaw tightens. You feel the shift before anyone speaks. Armin steps forward, his navy eyes fixed on Floch, his voice quiet but unwavering. "I know you were one of those who thought they should revive Commander Erwin and not me." Floch's sneer is immediate. "That's right... and surely you and many others feel the same. Why did…