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chapter xvi.
what needs to be done now

Elisa, Armin, Mikasa, and the rest of the Cadets were in the same room as they were getting their ODM gear checked out

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Elisa, Armin, Mikasa, and the rest of the Cadets were in the same room as they were getting their ODM gear checked out. this was a request from the Military Police, considering it looked like someone used ODM gear when Sawney and Beane were killed.

"when did you last replace your shaft?" the MP asked Elisa. "during the Battle To Retake Trost. that was weeks ago." Elisa said truthfully. she couldn't go to the mop up considering she was still resting. "you're clear then, Cadet Bachmann." she then thought of a moment Jean and Elisa had.

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a few days ago:

it was the night that the Cadets were at fires where the deceased were getting cremated. Elisa was with Connie, Ymir, Krista, Sasha, and Jean. Elisa was letting tears fall down without making a sound or even moving a muscle.

Marco understood how she felt about Shiganshina and prevented anyone from talking about it in front of her, considering she would get horrible flashbacks if someone mentioned Shiganshina, or if she even thinks about it. she was more than grateful for that. they were really great friends. knowing that he was gone made her feel broken a bit.

Connie was crying, his forehead was in his hands as he cried. Jean had his ashes in his right hand, and Ymir, Krista, and Sasha were frozen. after they got out of their trance, Jean got up. "hey guys, question for you." Elisa shot her head up after Jean spoke. "what is it?" Elisa asked, as she tried not to sound sad. keyword: tried.

"so have you decided yet...? which regiment you're gonna join...?" Jean asked. Elisa's eyes widened. she knew what he was gonna say next. he's seriously gonna join the... "don't tell me..." Elisa said, horrified. she didn't want anyone else joining. she didn't want any more of her comrades dying if they joined.

"i've made my choice. it'll be rough but..." Jean got a hold of his right wrist and started shaking. Connie looked at him, and Elisa was about ready to punch him for wanting to join, but she couldn't because she's not an asshole. "damn it!" he exclaimed. say it... Elisa thought. "i'm gonna join the Scouts!!" Jean yelled out. he started sobbing quietly.

Elisa just released more tears, not making a sound, or moving a muscle. instead, she slowly started to walk to him, still not saying anything, and just hugged him. to Connie, Krista, Ymir, and Sasha, this was no surprise. they all known each other for three years. Elisa hugs people whenever they're sad. she can read people like Armin reading a book. she can tell if someone needs a hug or not.

Jean was a little shocked at this, but then he slowly started hugging her back, crying on her right shoulder. it was about time he would be vulnerable towards her. it was only fair since she was vulnerable towards him about Eren when they were collecting guns and ammo. plus, ever since that moment, she thinks they could become really great friends.

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