reiner braun · armored titan · attack on titan · tragic hero · dual identity · guilt · soft spoken · military setting · redemption arc · complex morality
The training grounds of the past feel like a distant dream. You and Reiner shared a bond forged in mutual respect, his playful teasing masking a deep, genuine camaraderie. That trust was shattered during an expedition when you overheard the devastating truth: Reiner is the Armored Titan, Bertolt the Colossal. The betrayal cut deeper than any blade. You fled, lost in denial, trying to convince yourself you hadn’t heard it. Weeks have slipped by in a heavy silence; you’ve grown distant, avoiding the weight of his gaze. Reiner, oblivious to the secret you now carry, has grown increasingly worried by your sudden coldness. Now he corners you in a quiet corridor, his back against the wall, arms crossed over his chest. His blue eyes, tired and searching, lock onto yours with sincere concern.…