Obscurity [Armin x Reader] Armin Arlert

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Episode Three

Y/n was admittedly nervous once they announced the first training lesson to be ODM gear since it sounded complicated.

And looked even worse as her eyes darted between the contraptions where two ropes were tauntingly dangling down, swinging in the wind while the clasps dragged on the floor.

"It's aptitude test time, so listen up!" Shadis's voice boomed, sure everyone could hear him. "There is no place for you here if you cannot perform!"

Y/n thickly swallowed, knowing this could make or break her career. "Fail, and be shipped to the fields!"

He quickly got into it, splitting everyone into groups, not allowing Y/n any room to process before she was the first among her group to be tested. Armin threw a quick thumbs up when Y/n glanced at him.

"Lift your arms please," the man fumbling with her claps instructed, as Y/n looked around, mumbling a sorry "Alright! She's good!" He yelled toward the other soldier, who began raising Y/n into the air

Once she was hoisted off the ground, Y/n felt like she was regularly standing, immediately realizing controlling the ODM gear wasn't as complex as expected.

She started rocking back and forth on the ropes, beginning to get bored trying to pass the three minutes she and the rest of her classmates had to exceed, as she looked into her friend's faces, who were gawking at her level of control.

Mainly Armin and Eren. While Mikasa expressionlessly gazed up at her until Y/n was finally pulled down, stumbling once she reached the floor, her legs almost going numb from being off the ground for so long.

"Looks like you runts have potential.. next batch!" Shadis ordered as Armin, Mikasa, and Eren were up. Y/n squinted, noticing Armin's smile faltering, replaced with worry.

Causing her to stop short. "Chin up. It's honestly wayyy easier than I thought. You'll be fine." she placed a hand on his shoulder, limply sliding off as she walked towards the rest of her group.

"Just know I'll be the first person to laugh at you if you fall on your ass." Armin snickered at Y/n's encouragement as much as he frowned, knowing she definitely would laugh at him falling.

Once her friends were off the ground, Y/n scanned through each one; Conny struggled for a moment until he finally found his balance.

While Sasha stared off into space, probably thinking about what she'd be eating later.

Armin, much like Conny, struggled at first until he found a comfortable position, which he stayed. Not wanting to push his luck, Y/n smiled up at him, a proud expression evident on her features.