[ eighty percent of the world’s population had been wiped out clean, along with entire civilizations. a proper vacation was practically impossible in his lifetime. but the mention of the beach has him pulling back just enough to glance down at them ]     that actually sounds like a great idea.  just the two of us by the beach.  it’s a date.     [ he’s practically grinning from ear to ear as he leans down to press a kiss to their lips ] 

@bonesoath ,   a vacation sounds nice.   where would you wanna go?  [soothed by his touch,  they lean in closer to him with a quiet hum.]  not that there’s many places to go to.  we could always go by the beach,  we haven’t been there together yet.  [tempted to undo strands of his hair from their place,  they instead settle for cupping the back of his neck and holding him close.]

[ he turns to face them, his arms wrapping around them, resting his chin atop their head. a hand gently rubs small circles on their lower back ]     i hope to god this all works in our favor.  we’ve been through enough to last as the next few lifetimes.     [ the uncertainty awaiting them as soon as they arrived was sending nerves all over but he kept as calm as possible ]     if all goes well,  we’re going one vacation. 

@massrequiem,              [    while mikasa remained stoic,   not particularly caring for what saylor would have to say,   but if their laziness would hinder the safety of her friends.   there would be a problem,   and mikasa wouldn’t have that.    ]       no,   but yours can improve.   

@ghastlies ,    [saylor couldnt argue against that,  still,  they couldn’t be bothered.   releasing a deep sigh,   the blonde wishes to be anywhere but here right now—  their bed preferably.  returning into their fighting stance,  they do as they’re told but this time a hair stronger than before.   they’re capable of more,  they’ve had strength training drills forced on them at a very young age,  but finding the energy to care without repercussions was the issue.]   you realize not everyone can punch as hard as you,  mikasa?

@massrequiem,              [    unphased,   mikasa would only offer a questioning look to their blonde companion.    ]      everyone already expects a lot from you,   saylor.      [    awkwardly,   grey hues would shift to look elsewhere other than towards the other.   although she goes back into a defensive position,   arms held up with hands balled into fists.    ]      now try again.

@paradisghst ,    you ask strange questions.  and here i was thinking captain hange was the weirdest.   [pushing down on the strain in their muscle,  they continue their stretches regardless of the captains presence.]   is there a point you’re trying to get at?  

(      a hardened expression only sets in deeper to display the captain’s annoyance;   fingers trace his odm gear’s sheath.   then,  a hint of a smirk.  )     no.     i also was wondering if you think    YOU’RE    gullible?

@paradisghst ,    yes.   [comes their response without missing a single beat,  stretching out their arms as their gaze darts from him to back over the flimsy railing.]   is that all you wanted to ask me?

@titanshft    /   ya mama

@massrequiem,              i’ll take is as a ‘thank you for helping me when my leg got injured,   rowan!’      [    they exclaim,   although it was to perhaps push saylor’s buttons rather than to merely joke around.    ]     if i left ‘em where i thought i did,   my horse should be around here and we can get out of here fast.

@titanshft ,    it’s however you’d like to take it.  [shoulders rise and fall into a careless shrug,  they were sure their horses would appear sometime or later.  or maybe that was too much of an optimistic thought.]

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if you say so.    [ a grin forms on his lips at the kiss, finishing the last button before turning to look at himself in the mirror ]     if you’d told me a year ago i’d be wearing a ruffled shirt..  

@bonesoath ,    you’re welcome. [holding his face between their fingers,  they plant a kiss to his cheek.]   i think you look really handsome if that helps.

i’m not being dramatic,  i think what i have in my closet is way nicer.     [ picking up the shirt, he carefully slips it on and starts slowly buttoning up ]     guess i’m just not used to fancy clothes.  but..  thank you for buying it for me. 

you do realize that /most/ people in the training corps don’t end up joining the scouts,  right?  imminent death isn’t exactly a great motivator.    [ there seemed to be something they weren’t telling him. maybe their past had something to do with their life choices but he didn’t care to pry. his brows furrow as they start to stand back up, quickly up on his own two feet ]     are you insane?  you’re barely making any sense right now and your gear is fucked.  sit your ass back down. 

@bonesoath ,     because who wants to go there?  nobody.  [it doesn’t make much sense as an actual answer,  but saylor doesn’t have one to give either.]   in a way,  shut your trap.  [taking another moment,  they finally move to stand up.  eyes scanning around the place for anything that could possibly help with their situation.]   i’m—  done being here.

okay..  then why the scouts?  why not the military police or the garrison?      [ he wasn’t sure why he was so curious on the matter, eager to know their reasonings even more now ]      you should be thanking me.  if i left,  you would’ve definitely fallen asleep and never woken up.  in a way,  im saving your life. 

come on,  this is eren we’re talking about.     [ as though that meant anything. if there was one thing he always was, it was unpredictable ]     i hate to say it but..  i just hope he’s careful.  this uncertainty is kind of driving me crazy. 

@bonesoath ,   i’m more worried that he’ll get himself killed,  he’s been really fucking weird lately.  i don’t understand him as much as i used to.  

[ he watches them pace back and forth silently but he finally snorts at their last words ]     i think we would all like to know that.     [ the bastard had been in marley for a while not and no one seemed to know anything about it ]     that dumbass.  i hope he doesn’t get us all killed. 

@massrequiem,              nothing really.   just felt like trying something different,   it’s tiring trying to come up with new tactics everyday.      [    he avoids giving a direct answer,   blue eyes shift elsewhere momentarily as he settles down across from saylor.    ]

@skillthred ,     absolutely not.  [joining him in his laughter,  their arms cross over their chest as they shake their head.]  but i’m not one to pass up free food.  [grabbing the knife and the fork,  they cut into the steak.]  what’s the special occasion?

@massrequiem,              [    a laugh escapes past his lips,   setting down the plate of steak.    ]      does being better than eren mean anything?