[ this visibly hurts to think about. the tenseness across eren’s features might not be so easy to pick up, but the tightness in his throat and chest probably is for matt. not by too much, but it’s a small change that feels like stirring a pot. ]
. . . I’d do it differently here. [ he couldn’t stand the thought of hurting elliot, letting him down and breaking everything about his own image to him. it almost felt like loss. ] I’d do everything I could, to do it differently. You don’t know if you’ll get another chance.
[ Matt takes a deep breath and nods, turning just a little to make sure they aren't being watched. He grabs Eren's shoulder. ]
You're right. You're absolutely right.
[ He gives his shoulder a pat before letting go again, reaching up to his forehead only to remember the mask. He takes another breath and pulls the material up so he properly run his hand over his face this time. ]
Sorry, that was a loaded question and I would never wish that upon you two.
[ With the mask pulled up his emotions are far plainer to see. There's a worried crease in his forehead and there's something more vulnerable about his expression with his eyes out in the open instead of behind a mask or glasses. ]
I just... You want someone important to you to see your better side.
[ yeah, there it is. the worry he felt was most definitely all over his features. no one is looking anyway, eren double checks, but when his shoulder is squeezed, he puts his hand over matt’s and claps over it once as well, for good reassurance. ]
I know that— and It’s just a question.
[ and after a moment, eren says with a little more of a smile. ]
[ Matt cracks a grin and the worry on his face quickly fades. He's curious what Eren will think of the name. "Everyone has an opinion I swear. You'd think they call me something embarrassing like Cloudy." Foggy had grumbled once after telling him about his latest run in with someone who thought his nickname was stupid. ]
His real name is Franklin. He used to go by Franky when we first met as kids. Then I'm told his younger sister pronounced Franky as "Foggy" when she was a toddler and the entire family began calling him that and now everyone does.
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. . . I’d do it differently here. [ he couldn’t stand the thought of hurting elliot, letting him down and breaking everything about his own image to him. it almost felt like loss. ] I’d do everything I could, to do it differently. You don’t know if you’ll get another chance.
So, I’d take it.
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You're right. You're absolutely right.
[ He gives his shoulder a pat before letting go again, reaching up to his forehead only to remember the mask. He takes another breath and pulls the material up so he properly run his hand over his face this time. ]
Sorry, that was a loaded question and I would never wish that upon you two.
[ With the mask pulled up his emotions are far plainer to see. There's a worried crease in his forehead and there's something more vulnerable about his expression with his eyes out in the open instead of behind a mask or glasses. ]
I just... You want someone important to you to see your better side.
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I know that— and It’s just a question.
[ and after a moment, eren says with a little more of a smile. ]
You’ve got a ton to show, so— show him.
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Right.
I'll uh... I'll have to introduce you to him sometime. I think you'd get along, he has a great sense of humor.
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What’s his name?
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Foggy Nelson.
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[ foggy. eren doesn’t crack anything teasing or the like, rather, a surprised looking smile that seems interested. ]
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You’ll introduce me soon, right?
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[ who knows . . . a double date maybe—?? ]