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hi, i'm kas! i'm a writer with a love for complex, crunchy characters
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i am so delusional about them
by au smartpass
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There stands two contrasting individuals—Reiner Braun and Bertolt Hoover, who graduated second and third from the 104th Training Corps.
They come from the same hometown and are nearly as skilled as each other. Nonetheless, they are hardly similar, other than being one head taller than their classmates.
If Reiner is active, then Bertolt is passive.
What made these two contrasting individuals, both equipped with similar strength, join the Scouting Legion? We’ll be interviewing them to find out ―
The heavy rain flowed down the side of the mountain, turning into a river that ran through the gaps of its rocks.
"Ugh…It's pouring like crazy because of that ridiculous pose you struck in your sleep this morning, Bertolt," Jean said.
The two recruits were squatting under a rock on high ground that jutted out halfway up the cliff, taking shelter from the rain.
"…Sorry, Jean."
"Bertolt, that was obviously a joke!"
******
"…Either way, I can barely see a thing."
"I think it's the correct decision to take a short break in this weather during a practice march."
Bertolt focused on resting his body as he sat further under the rock, where the rain couldn't reach him, with his arms hugging his legs.
"You're right," Jean said, sitting down next to him after walking over. He prodded Bertolt, as if to tease him.
"I thought I got stuck with a real quiet, boring partner at first, but you're a talented one. I can trust you."
Bertolt could only return Jean's backhanded praise with a troubled smile.
******
The downpour showed no signs of letting up.
"Ah… Hey, Bertolt. You wanted to join the MPs, too, right? Yeah, we won't ever have to shiver in the rain on some mountain like this if we make it to the Interior," Jean cracked, unable to stand the silence for any longer.
"…I wonder if it's okay for someone like me to go to the Interior," Bertolt muttered back.
"Hunh?! You're more than qualified with those marks of yours! You're higher in rank than me and you still don't have any confidence?!"
Bertolt only held his arms tighter around his legs as he shook his head.
"I don't have a will of my own. Wanting to become an MP…even that's something I fell into because of everyone else."
"That's just how it is," Jean sighed. "There are some model soldier out there like Marco, but other than them… It's human nature to want to live the kind of nice, safe life that MPs live. What's wrong with falling into that? Not to mention that it's something you'll be getting thanks to your own abilities. You ought to be more proud."
Jean trying to encourage me. He sees me as a friend…
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A bit of time passed before Bertolt looked up and stood. He approached the small waterfall flowing from the rock above them and looked down.
Am I…worthy of someone's trust?
As if it reflected his own complex emotions, the frothing puddle underfoot was mixed with mud and leaves, swirling before running down to lower ground.
"Sorry… Thanks, Jean," he said, almost straining to get the words out. They were heartfelt words of thanks as well as an apology, but Jean didn't know what he truly meant.
"Hunh? I didn't say anything worth your thanks. Anyway, how's the weather look?"
"I think we can go. It's only drizzle now."
"Let's go through the forest. Our anchors won't be stable on the cliff now that its foundation is weak."
Bertolt smiled at Jean's coolheaded analysis.
"I see why everyone says you're good with the Vertical Maneuvering Equipment, Jean."
The two nodded to each other and pulled out the grips to their Equipment in unison. A moment later, the two boys' rain gear fluttered in the air as they flew off into the forest, still hazy from the showers.
SOURCE: Attack on Titan: Short Stories
“They shall stand on the same ground but shall see different skies”
their big bro
rgkg
「3, 2, 1… SMILE!」
A day off to continue recording last season, they deserve it!
gotta learn to share
cereal
They are so important to me
Happy Belated Halloween~ 🎃
Reiner and Bertholdt as soldiers. The only part of their lives when they could really smile🥹
Inspired by this screenshot from the AoT game💚
Would…?
