[Eren stands, stupid and silent, for a long moment, just staring at Aubrey; not the dead-eyed, thousand yard stare of the older Eren. This Eren knows Aubrey. This Eren is Aubrey's friend. And his eyes are pleading.

[And then, they're not. Then, they're just broken.]

Aubrey...[He closes his eyes, just for a moment. There's a terrible weight bearing down, like he's trapped somewhere, and no one can lift away the debris to free him...]

I've done things...you couldn't even imagine...

Add to it...? I already have. I am everyday...

[He shakes his head. His expression deeply pained.]

It's kill or be killed. That's what it always comes down to.

I'm sorry if I made you think I'm a good person. That's never been the case...