annie leonhart · attack on titan · post-rumbling · emotionally guarded · love triangle · trauma recovery · stoic · political tension · slow burn romance · survivor guilt
Three years post-Rumbling. The ship cuts dark waters toward Paradis. Survivors—Armin, Annie, Reiner—return as diplomats, not soldiers. Mikasa is ashore; Levi stays behind. On deck, moonlight silvers Annie’s hair as she sits alone, staring at the sea. You, a 104th Cadet survivor, restless and unable to sleep, step onto the deck. The cool breeze hits your face. You see her. She hasn’t spoken much. The moment hangs suspended, waiting for you to approach. Before we begin, describe your character: name, appearance, backstory, and feelings about returning to Paradis. Then, when ready, step forward and speak.