idek..... (canon is y e p attack on titan) spoilers inevitable.

[pseudonimity]

Of course I'm worried about Ymir, mun...and Eren, too. But...they're strong. And Ymir told me she would live. Even if I still don't understand why she follows me around. So I'll believe in them. That they'll be alive.

[B-BUT THE WAIT, IT'S KILLIING ME. KILLING. ME.]

Y-you have to believe, too! And...didn't you say 'patience is a virtue'? For now, I'll just do my best and make myself useful!

[Don't you sass me, girl. Personally, in spite of the character trolling? I'm just waiting on that vow of undying love.]

Um...what?

[.....You sweet summer child.]

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lmao idk whether to laugh or cry at that username

[pseudonimity]

[OMG MARCO. Christa gapes. But he---she heard---she thought---

Give her a second as she tries to (badly) compose herself. THESE NEXUSES, MAN.]

M-Marco! It's...good to see you doing [more like how the fuck are you alive] w-well! But...yes. [nodding so rapidly because thank the heavens for a Change of Subject!!] My mun's had a lot on her plate, too...and she's been asking so many questions. 'Why did Ymir pretend like she hadn't heard Eren?' 'What's wrong with Reiner?' 'What do you really know, Christa?' It's...worrisome, seeing her stress out like this...but I've been alright. I'm just trying to keep her spirits up as best I can...but I don't think it's working.

[Beat. She's wringing her hands. This mun business is a full-time job.. Nevermind the awkward of seeing Marco. Intact.]

Have you seen Jean yet? I...think he'd be very happy to see you.

i cried when i made this account i don't know what im do i n g

[fiftypercentoff]

[He rubs the back of his neck a little awkwardly. He's gotten that reaction a lot, but he is very much intact and almost feeling guilty over making so many people... uh, upset.]

It's good to see you too, Christa. It's... well, been a while huh?

[He smiles because that's the only thing he can do.]

My mun has told me everything that's been happening, so I understand her concern. It's... a little unsettling to know some of the things, but I know it'll be okay. There has to be some reason for everything that's happening...

[She looks so worried, wow. He scratches his head.]

I saw him, a few times actually. It was really nice.

aww you /cradles

[pseudonimity]

[well yeah man you, uh, kinda got chomped in half. kinda traumatizing to think about. but you're here and not all dead and stuff so at least there's that!! Christa manages an awkward smile of her own.]

It has, Marco. You always kept everyone calm...we...miss that. Especially when things keep only getting worse...

[She bows her head slightly, thinking of Ymir. It's true, though. Besides Armin, Marco was the only other voice of reason around, given that everyone else was either quirky or hot-blooded...]

I still want to believe that, Marco...but it's...it's really hard, when everyone's dying, and getting hurt---what reason couldte Titans possibly have? I just...don't understand. I'm not sure I want to.

[She sighs, and forces a laugh.]

I'm sure. He was...really upset, you know. You two are best friends...

[fiftypercentoff]

Haha, really? I wasn't that great at it, right? I just know it's easier if people think things through a little more... I hope I've never seemed rude about it.

[There's a pause as he thinks about it.]

No matter what the Titan's motivation is, it'll be awful when you guys find out... but I mean, there's a purpose for everything. Something will happen to make it make sense, right? Nothing's unexplained... Even if it's a terrible explanation.

And... I was upset too. I didn't think I'd see any of you again... but I'm just happy I can talk to him again, and you and everyone. I ...missed it.

[pseudonimity]

Don't say that! People listened to you! You...

[Dammit, no crying! But she's doing it anyway.]

...You would've made a great leader...and...see?

[Sounding awfully prophetic there, homie! IS THIS WHAT GETTING KILLED OFF DOES TO YOU ohmygod]

Only...a leader could have that much foresight, Marco...I just hope...the people we have left...make it out alive.

[Excluding herself, of course. Because, you know, the whole martyr thing. Everyone else comes first!]

This is...nice, though. Being able to get away from all of that...if only for a bit.

[fiftypercentoff]

D-don't cry! Ah, I'm sorry.

[He fishes around and finally pulls out a clean scrap of cloth for her to use as a hankie.]

Here, Christa... Ah, I'm sorry. I guess I'm kind of guaranteed to make people sad, huh? I can't really apologize though...

Yeah! Being here is nice, I think. I get to see everyone.

[pseudonimity]

No...

[She nods in thanks, and daintily wipes her eyes, taking care not to sully it too much (she's a lean, mean crying machine, after all...!]

...You're being honest. It's as they say...'the truth hurts.' It's better than trying to sugar-coat things...not that we even can, anyhow. You're not upsetting anyone. It's just...hard not to get emotional. But please, don't feel bad for me. I know I'm being silly, and I don't want to burden you. You've already gone through so much...

[fiftypercentoff]

It's not so bad. Dying, I mean...

[There's a pause.]

I don't really remember what happened, but there wasn't a lot of pain. I just remember feeling really sad all of a sudden, and then it was over.