voice test...... (canon is Attack on Titan) [ok for manga spoilers]

[toobig]

 I don't get it... 

Do you really think this is a good idea? 

.... 

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[schild]

Yeah, don't worry about it. It's not like I'm expecting you to. [ Reiner sets his hand behind Bertholdt's neck, holding him close. ]

I'm glad you didn't, though.

[toobig]

[He shivers a little at the touch to his neck, dipping his head down to rest on Reiner's shoulder.]

[What a relief. Reiner... couldn't be that invested in one of the others. It wouldn't make sense. This made sense...]

Reiner I'm ...happy.

[schild]

Me too. [ Reiner holds Bertholdt close, wrapping him into a hug. Bertl's the one who's always been there; the one he promised everything to. The one who followed him even when Reiner threw them off the plan. Reiner never thought he'd-- ] Man, I'm such an idiot, I always thought, like... I never saw it coming...

[ That's cause you're really blind, Reiner. ]

[toobig]

That's okay. It's okay, Reiner....

[He really was happy. His whole body felt so warm, pleasantly warm for once, and Reiner's arms made him feel so secure. He was giddy, feeling a shiver go through him as he trembled in delight.]

As long as you want me too, I'm happy.

[schild]

Of course I do! Hell, who's more important to me than you, Bertl? [ Reiner all but smothers Bertholdt with his embrace. He knows he's messed up, and he knows he's been confused, but the whole time Bertholdt's been there for him. It makes sense now. ] I'm just sorry I didn't notice sooner....

[toobig]

That doesn't matter... You know now, so...

[s..w..e..a..t..s]

[Wow he's smiling, resting his chin against his shoulder as he dips his head down to rest against him.]

I'll help fix you, don't worry.

[schild]

I'm... [ Naw man you can't deny it you are broken as hell, Reiner. ] ...gonna need your help.

[toobig]

Anything you need, Reiner...

[Touching his face because wow he still can't believe this is real and sweating and wow.]

You'll get better....

[schild]

I want to. [ Reiner closes his eyes, resting his head on Bertholdt's. HE'S HONESTLY... kinda relieved? Like wow, he couldn't have imagined this but what could be better?? ] I never meant for all this to happen, Bertl.

[toobig]

I figured... it's fine... and... I'll do my best...

[He lacks a commanding spirit, that's Reiner's job, but... he'll do whatever it takes.]

[schild]

I'm counting on you, I... [ Ah, Reiner shakes a bit, squeezing Bertl even closer. ] I never did that before, did I? I never asked you how you felt...

[toobig]

That's fine... everything is fine...

[He's smiling again, even as he shivers in his arms, clinging to him like Reiner will disappear again.]

That doesn't... matter. No matter what I'll... follow you, Reiner. So...

Just ask.

[schild]

Okay. I'll start now, Bertl. I want to hear you out from now on. [ Reiner leans back, just so he can wrench his arms back around, adjust his grip at the back of Bertholdt's neck. ] You mind if I kiss you?

[toobig]

You'll... listen?

[There's a pause as he tilts his head down at him. It's a little awkward since he's not so much taller he has to stoop, but he still has to crane his neck. Stupid gangling body...]

I really... want that.

[schild]

I know talking isn't really your thing, but... [ Reiner tilts his neck back, easing the angle for Bertholdt's lips to meet his own. How many times has he dreamed this? How many times has he told himself Bertl would never see him like that? ] I wanna know... what else I never paid attention to, when I should have.

[toobig]

[He's not sure why he's blushing, more than usual, but he manages to meet Reiner's gaze as he talks. He's right, Bertholdt's no good at words and making himself clear, but... If Reiner told him to talk, he would do it. He'd tell him anything, as long as he was asked.]

[And then Reiner's kissing him, something he's wanted for a long time, and his hands tighten in the fabric of Reiner's shirt, his long limbs trembling just a little. He kisses him back, until Reiner pulls away, and he smiles down at him.]

What... do you want to know?

[schild]

I dunno. How you feel about me? Stuff that worries you? [ That's the kind of things boyfriends do, right? Reiner looks up, mouthing at Bertholdt's jaw. ] Whatever you want.

[toobig]

[He shuffles his feet a little, feeling awkward all of a sudden. He doesn't like being the center of attention, even if it's Reiner's attention... Bertholdt wants him to love him and care about him but Reiner's the one who should be on the pedestal.......]

You're... my best friend. I... would do anything for you, Reiner... I ...want to be with you.

[schild]

Okay. I can do that. [ Reiner pulls Bertholdt into another fierce hug, pressing his face into the crook of Bertl's neck. ] I'll always stay with you.

[toobig]

[He clings to him a bit tighter, and rests his cheek against the other's blond hair.]

Just... the two of us. So we'll be... happy.

[schild]

Yeah. Like it should've been from the start. [ Reiner breathes in, closing his eyes and just taking Bertholdt in. The steadiest thing-- the simplest thing. It's always been Bertholdt. ]

[toobig]

Right. Just... you and me, Reiner.

[That's all he wants. He knows he can't have you all to himself, as much as he wants that, but he can't let you slip away. If Reiner's going to be emotionally compromised, Bertholdt is going to be the reason, not a bunch of... worthless humans.]

What now?

[Their relationship would never change. Reiner leads, always. Bertholdt's one hell of a lapdog.]

[schild]

Now we... stick to the plan, I guess. Don't let anything get in our way.

[toobig]

Right. We'll make it work, even if Annie's compromised.

[schild]

Yeah... There's no way we could make it to the interior to rescue her, huh.

Knowing her though, she probably has some kind of plan. [ He hopes. ]