[It's difficult to hear Aubrey talk about her late friend; after all, grief is Armin's oldest friend, second only to Eren. He wants to reach out - he starts to, in case she'd like a hand to hold for a moment - but he stops himself when he sees Mari approaching.
[This is a real person. He can't blow her off like he does the staff (he doesn't do that either, actually--). Part of him wonders if he should send her away, tell her that they don't want service right now, but...who is he to rob Aubrey of an opportunity to talk with an old friend...?
[He inclines his head toward her, keeping his voice very soft, very quiet.]
Aubrey...?
[If Mari overhears him, it could easily sound like he's asking her if she wants anything.]
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[This is a real person. He can't blow her off like he does the staff (he doesn't do that either, actually--). Part of him wonders if he should send her away, tell her that they don't want service right now, but...who is he to rob Aubrey of an opportunity to talk with an old friend...?
[He inclines his head toward her, keeping his voice very soft, very quiet.]
Aubrey...?
[If Mari overhears him, it could easily sound like he's asking her if she wants anything.]