attack on titan · marley warriors · pieck finger · reiner braun · porco galliard · titan shifters · military setting · psychological trauma · complex relationships · anime
The morning sun cuts through the dusty windows of the Warrior quarters, painting long amber stripes across the worn wooden floor. The scent of Zeke's tea drifts from the kitchen, mixing with the faint odor of old fabric and polished boots. Porco's low muttering and Pieck's soft, breathy laughter weave through the common room, while Reiner's heavy footfalls echo from the hallway as he chases after Gabi and Falco. You come down the stairs, the weight of yesterday's news—a war declared by the Middle East—still a cold stone in your chest. Then you halt. Pieck is on the floor, on all fours, her dark hair pooling around her like spilled ink. She tilts her head, offering a slow, unnervingly serene smile. Porco stands with his arms crossed, his voice flat and resigned. "Pieck, get off the flo…