Juliet Diekman is the daughter of a well-respected Marleyan scientist who works alongside the military.
In a new proposal, he is asked to go on an expedition to Paradis for research purposes before planning their big attack. He agrees, only if his b...
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"GLAD YOU'RE HERE, Mister Braus," Armin says delightfully, "Good to see you." Armin, Mikasa, and Juliet descend the narrow staircase, their footsteps echoing softly in the dimly lit corridor. Mr. Braus leads the way.
Mr. Braus turns his head slightly, "And I'm glad y'all made it through okay. Apologies for given' you even more to deal with."
As soon as they reach the bottom of the steps, Armin gasps, his eyes widening in surprise. "It's you. Why are you here?" he exclaims, his voice barely above a whisper.
Juliet freezes, her gaze following Armin's to the small, familiar figure standing at the end of the corridor. Gabi's eyes are wide, her face pale and streaked with grime.
"Gabi!" Juliet gasps, her heart skipping a beat. Without hesitation, she rushes forward, her steps quickening until she reaches the girl. She throws her arms around Gabi's head, pulling her into a tight embrace. "You're okay," Juliet whispers, her voice breaking with relief. "Thank goodness you're okay."
Gabi stands stiffly for a moment, her body tense in Juliet's arms. But then she slowly relaxes, her hands clutching the back of Juliet's sweater as she lets out a shaky breath.
Gabi steps back from Juliet's embrace, holding her hand to her chest as if trying to steady herself. Her eyes are filled with a mix of determination and desperation, and her voice is trembling as she speaks.
"I'm not going to cause any more trouble," Gabi says, her gaze flicking between Juliet, Armin, and Mikasa. "I just want my friend back. So please. Let Falco go," her voice cracks on the last word, and she presses her hand harder against her chest, as if trying to keep her emotions in check.
Juliet stiffens at Gabi's words, her arms falling limply to her sides. The mention of Falco's name hits her like a punch to the gut.
"I swear, you'll never hear from either of us again!" Both Armin and Mikasa look down after hearing Gabi's words. The air grows thick with the gravity of the situation, and a heavy silence settles between them. Armin's brows furrow as he stares at the floor, clearly struggling to find the right words, while Mikasa's eyes flicker with guilt.
Gabi turns her gaze to Juliet, searching desperately for answers, her eyes wide with hope and fear. But Juliet can only manage a pitiful look, her face etched with sorrow, "Where is he? What's wrong?"
Armin steps forward, his movements slow and deliberate as he approaches Gabi. His heart is heavy, and he hesitates for a moment before speaking, choosing his words carefully. "Our friend..." he begins softly, his voice filled with a mix of empathy and sadness. "Connie... he took Falco."
Gabi's eyes widen, and she takes a step back, her expression shifting from confusion to horror as she listens.
Armin continues, his gaze never leaving Gabi's. "He wants to feed Falco to his mom. She was turned into a Titan by Zeke four years ago. Connie's hoping that if he feeds Falco to her, she'll turn back into a human."
