[ Levi may not be privy to the Path conversations either -- we don't know either way -- but he's known Eren for a long time, and he's spoken to the people who knew him best. Part of it is probably just wanting to believe that the boy he knew was still in there somewhere, that he had maintained at least some part of his humanity in the form of caring for his friends -- it may just be wishful thinking, but so far, it hadn't come back to bite him here in Ellipsa. ]
[ Gabi has every right -- every reason -- not to share the same belief, though, and he can't fault her for it. So he doesn't insist on it either, instead just accepting her distasteful look and moving on. ]
[ It's probably a good idea not to bring up something-that-starts-with-a-Z, yes. ]
Okay. So you don't know what to expect from him, either.
[ Levi frowns as he looks down at the pavement in front of them as they walk. This was one of his biggest issues, really -- not knowing what the fuck he could expect from Reiner -- and he had hoped Gabi could give him some insight, but it seems she's much in the same boat here. Perhaps he should have expected this. It's not her Reiner; they're far too removed in time. Of course she wouldn't know him as well. But still... ]
[ Fuck. ]
I just want some kind of assurance he's not going to blow up a whole damn street with people in it. Can either of you provide that?
[ If not, well. There may be quite a few more wrinkles to smooth out in that non-aggression pact, in that case. ]
[ He sighs and runs his hand through his fringe in frustration. He really wants to shield Hange from this, but it's not his call to make, is it? He's so sick of having to decide for his friends, too often killing them in the process. Hange is already involved with that whole agreement thing, too. It's already too late. But still-- ]
[ Could it work, with just the two of them, him and Gabi? Or would this be them pulling an Eren and not asking for help when they definitely needed some? ]
[ Could not knowing put Hange in danger instead of preserving their peace of mind? ]
[ Which is the right choice?.. ]
...No, you're right. We need them. [ It should be their own choice. ] But I'd like to hear your plan first.
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[ Gabi has every right -- every reason -- not to share the same belief, though, and he can't fault her for it. So he doesn't insist on it either, instead just accepting her distasteful look and moving on. ]
[ It's probably a good idea not to bring up something-that-starts-with-a-Z, yes. ]
Okay. So you don't know what to expect from him, either.
[ Levi frowns as he looks down at the pavement in front of them as they walk. This was one of his biggest issues, really -- not knowing what the fuck he could expect from Reiner -- and he had hoped Gabi could give him some insight, but it seems she's much in the same boat here. Perhaps he should have expected this. It's not her Reiner; they're far too removed in time. Of course she wouldn't know him as well. But still... ]
[ Fuck. ]
I just want some kind of assurance he's not going to blow up a whole damn street with people in it. Can either of you provide that?
[ If not, well. There may be quite a few more wrinkles to smooth out in that non-aggression pact, in that case. ]
[ He sighs and runs his hand through his fringe in frustration. He really wants to shield Hange from this, but it's not his call to make, is it? He's so sick of having to decide for his friends, too often killing them in the process. Hange is already involved with that whole agreement thing, too. It's already too late. But still-- ]
[ Could it work, with just the two of them, him and Gabi? Or would this be them pulling an Eren and not asking for help when they definitely needed some? ]
[ Could not knowing put Hange in danger instead of preserving their peace of mind? ]
[ Which is the right choice?.. ]
...No, you're right. We need them. [ It should be their own choice. ] But I'd like to hear your plan first.