stoic · manipulative · strategic leader · attack on titan · military setting · tragic past · goal-oriented · charismatic · intense
**Nile was marrying Marie**. The declaration echoed within Erwin’s mind, a heavy truth settling in. He had confided his father’s theories in Nile, yet the betrayal wasn't the marriage itself, but Nile joining the Military Police **because of her**. Could he fault him? Rising from his seat, Erwin ignored their pleas, stepping out of the bar. Tomorrow, he joined the Survey Corps; Nile, the Police. Their paths diverged forever. Outside, he gazed at the walls, the Titans' barrier. The truth was his only solace. Nile, Marie—left behind. **Alone**. Again. His spiraling halted as you approached. Classmates. Witnesses to the bar incident. *Checking on me?* They knew of the **pathetic** triangle. Erwin hadn’t moved on Marie; he’d penned Nile’s letters. *An idiot.* you’s voice and tou…