[First thing Aubrey notices is Armin-not-Armin fading with the initial rooftops. It tugs at her, but it at least confirms he’s not actually here. (She thinks. Hopes? That… may or may not be a good thing, when he was distressed last she heard of him. Hell knows what he and Eren will be like when she sees them next.... But worrying about that right now is more useless than anything.)]
[She does, at least, spare a glance around the new scenery. It’s… weirdly anachronistic, she thinks, compared to Eren and Armin’s memories. And what’s with the armband? Those dots will connect later, maybe—but for now, Bert’s commanding her focus, and he’s thrilled.]
[“Heartwarming” is a strong word, right now. She manages a small smile, though. It’s not wholly forced.]
Ah, be careful— [Not just because they’re still on a roof, but that’s part of it.] It’s still not the real thing…
[“So enjoy it while you can”? …Nah. Too callous. Let him have this.]
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[And thus, the shift.]
[First thing Aubrey notices is Armin-not-Armin fading with the initial rooftops. It tugs at her, but it at least confirms he’s not actually here. (She thinks. Hopes? That… may or may not be a good thing, when he was distressed last she heard of him. Hell knows what he and Eren will be like when she sees them next.... But worrying about that right now is more useless than anything.)]
[She does, at least, spare a glance around the new scenery. It’s… weirdly anachronistic, she thinks, compared to Eren and Armin’s memories. And what’s with the armband? Those dots will connect later, maybe—but for now, Bert’s commanding her focus, and he’s thrilled.]
[“Heartwarming” is a strong word, right now. She manages a small smile, though. It’s not wholly forced.]
Ah, be careful— [Not just because they’re still on a roof, but that’s part of it.] It’s still not the real thing…
[“So enjoy it while you can”? …Nah. Too callous. Let him have this.]
But I’m glad it worked for you.
[There.]