[“Went to a bad place”… He could say that again. What preceded that, exactly? They thought they were on top of the world; Aubrey hasn’t considered it, but maybe it was a punishment? Yet the apology in Eren’s eyes suggests otherwise. Or at least that he blames himself....]

R-right. [A verbal response to Armin, about the third party, but her concerned stare lingers with Eren. It would have no matter what Armin said, just about; but Armin’s wariness keeps it there.

[Is this her fault…? There’s a chill down Aubrey’s spine, too, at that thought—like a sudden winter storm. Her gaze drops altogether.] Feels like there’s always something, lately… But right now, it’s just this.

[Although, not long ago…] That’s not fair— But, ah… [Steel yourself. Eren still has her hand.] Maybe it’s not so bad, in that case…