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"No, it's not right! You're stupid. A stupid, immature, little boy!"...
Reiner and Julia have known each other since the early days. Before he took his place as an Honorary Marleyan. Before he claimed the Armoured Titan. Before a broken boy turned into a conflicted man.
Each made a separate promise to the other before he'd left for Paradis. A sacred one, discussing topics that no twelve year old should be reasonably fretting, however they aren't normal twelve year olds.
In the eyes of Marley, they've never been children. Just devils. Devils that needed to prove their loyalty, to atone for the sins of their ancestors that predated long before either of them existed.
All Reiner has ever wanted is for Josie to be safe.
This story navigates Reiner and Julia's blossoming relationship, delving into notions of longing, desperation, devotion, betrayal, loyalty, and the influence of the Marleyan government. It follows both Julia and Reiner throughout many years of growing up, enduring the hardships of the reality they are in.