[This, however, was not expected.

[Aubrey tries to interrupt but her voice falters; because if she said it didn’t feel like a memory, so visceral and true that she’s holding herself to keep looking because she’s seen what happens if she doesn’t—

[She can’t kid them both like that. That’s why she’s here at all, isn’t it?]

Eren, no. [Aubrey tries to make herself sound firmer, more resolute than she feels.] Listen to me— you weren’t the only one who changed. And I know it doesn’t have to end like that. Just—[She risks reaching out.] S-stay with me, alright?

[Don’t change like that.]