[Aubrey is not looking at Armin, and nothing about his tone lets on who he might be thinking of. Independently, it’s not a connection Aubrey makes; she’s only ever seen Eren with herself (which, well), Armin (loaded) and, indirectly, Reiner (very loaded).
[Thus it sounds to her like Mari is hinting at yet another unknown, and a dangerous one at that. It has Aubrey sitting upright again—and, without noticing, rubbing down that ring-scar. Eren sounded so desperate....]
“Hmm. I’m glad you haven’t, then.” [Mari taps her fingers slightly, still laced below her chin. It’s as though she’s playing a little tune.] “You really should be careful—”
Who was it?
[Mari turns to her immediately, more surprised than anything.]
Sorry to interrupt, it’s just— Eren, our friend. We’re worried about him.
1/1?
[Aubrey is not looking at Armin, and nothing about his tone lets on who he might be thinking of. Independently, it’s not a connection Aubrey makes; she’s only ever seen Eren with herself (which, well), Armin (loaded) and, indirectly, Reiner (very loaded).
[Thus it sounds to her like Mari is hinting at yet another unknown, and a dangerous one at that. It has Aubrey sitting upright again—and, without noticing, rubbing down that ring-scar. Eren sounded so desperate....]
“Hmm. I’m glad you haven’t, then.” [Mari taps her fingers slightly, still laced below her chin. It’s as though she’s playing a little tune.] “You really should be careful—”
Who was it?
[Mari turns to her immediately, more surprised than anything.]
Sorry to interrupt, it’s just— Eren, our friend. We’re worried about him.