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[That... wasn't the response he'd really... been expecting. He blinks a little, before staring at her a moment.]

[And then he shakes if off, looking a little confused.]

U-uhm... sixty meters.

[Hey that's only fifty eight meters taller than he is normally!!]

[ Yuri's definitely a lot calmer about this, a lot more receptive than most people would be. More than likely it's because it wouldn't be the first time that she's met someone who came here or confessed to being a murderer. ]

That's not that bad. Before I died they started working on something called the Tokyo Sky Tower, they said it was going to be more than 600 meters tall.

[ Okay 60 meters is still huge but whatever. ]

Anyway, you wouldn't be here if you didn't regret it so for what it's worth, I've got your back. You're right that you should tell the people here who you hurt, but if they come after you, text me right away. I can guarantee I can take them out before they see me.

[ She's got a bit of experience with sniping. ]

I'm sure they're still in pain about it, but revenge is only going to get everyone else involved so I'd rather put a stopper on it before it gets to that point. I don't want you getting hurt either.

[He's... really floored by all of this. He's terrified of talking about it, talking about it means death, but he guesses if he's already dead-- there's no use.]

I don't... care if I get hurt, physically. Even-- before coming here, my body could heal itself. But...

I just-- don't want... the only friends I have to hate me.

You still feel pain right? Even if I can be pretty rough, even I don't want to go through pain and I'm long since used to healing from it. I can't imagine it being something you want to do either.

[ And the only pain she wants to let anyone she likes go through is the kind caused by her or someone else within the group in a friendly manner. You know, friendly face-breaking. Otherwise no. ]

...They might hate you for a while. I'm not going to lie and try to make you feel better about that. Anyone would hate someone who caused their lives to change so badly, but if you explain that you're sorry and that you understand that there's a lot of pain, then that opens the door.

[ Yuri crosses her arms, averting her gaze for the moment. ] And in the meantime.. they're not your only friends, stupid.

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It's... painful, sure... but I'm used to it by now.

[Being taught to cut yourself again and again as a child to make sure you didn't flinch too badly to keep from transforming? It really does things to you.]

And-- I know. I can't... a-ask them for forgiveness... but... I don't want to lie to them anymore....

[A pause---]

Y-you're-- uh, we're... friends?

Being used to something and wanting it are totally different. Anyway, I don't want you to get hurt by other people, so you're going to have to deal with it and just let me help protect you while you do the right think, Bertholdt.

...And of course we're friends! Are you some kind of idiot? [ Hmph!! ]

I... I believe you, Yuri...

[He's relieved, but boy is he going to be nervous until he gets up the will to actually talk to them....]

I- I-I didn't want to just assume something like that though...!

[ PUNCHES HIM IN THE ARM PRETTY HARD FOR A SHORTY. ]

Just assume it or I'm going to hit you again.

[ Only she's allowed to beat on her friends ok ]

[FLINCHES AND COWERS REALLY AWKWARDLY FOR A GIANT.]

Y-yes ma'am..!

Don't call me ma'am, that's weird. Just Yurippe is fine.

Uh, y-yes ma--

Uhm, Yuri...ppe? You want me to... use that nickname?

[WOW PERSONAL.]

Most people that I like call me that, it's nothing weird. Hinata came up with it and it stuck, that's all.

Like Reiner, then....

[He looks a little sad at mentioning his best friend, before he tries to smile.]

O...Okay, Y...Yurippe.

Reiner?

[ She doesn't really know much about Reiner, but if Bertholdt wants to talk about it she'll give him the opportunity. ]

[He rubs the back of his neck.]

Uhm... my best friend. He... calls me Bertl, s-so talking about nicknames just... reminded me of him.

Hmm.

[ That actually sounds a lot easier than saying Bertholdt. Yuri honestly made sure to practice it before she ever said it outloud the first time she heard it, since she didn't want to make a mistake. She points at herself. ]

If you prefer it I can call you that. Obviously I'm not him, but if that makes you more comfortable I don't mind, since it's not some weird nickname like some people give themselves.

[Ber-Tol-dt, Yuri. He gets that from people back home without Japanese pronunciation hindering them though so he wouldn't even be surprised or offended.]

I... I guess if it's just you, that's... okay...

[It'd be... nice...]

[ She got it after a while! She just made sure to practice first. It's something she does with a lot of things because she likes to seem like she's always on top of things. ]

Bertl, then!

[Jean doesn't even say it right sometimes. Think about that.]

[He blushes a little, but he smiles.]

Y-yeah...

What are you getting all embarrassed about, huh? It's not like it's a big deal or anything!

[ Wow don't get embarrassed, she'll get embarrassed because friendship ]

I-I'm sorry... I just never had a girl call me that before...

Well, I guess if it's just shyness then I can excuse it.

Th...thanks, Yurippe...

No problem. Good luck.

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omg im just picturing her asking that with her icon face lmfao

that's pretty much it yep.

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