"Keep moving forward." "Do what you think is right." They're nice, sound sentiments in theory. But in practicality...he's pretty sure that's exactly what this Soviet assassin past life of his was doing and thought, more or less. What he thought was "right" was just following orders and ensuring the glory of Mother Russia, or whatever the hell. So then what's the difference? How does Eren's stance on things absolve him of anything? ]
No. That's bullshit. Screw moving forward--I'd rather stay still if it meant I didn't have to hurt anyone.
[ well! this is probably the first real time eren can bring himself to smile. maybe james didn’t get the full depth of what he meant, but—
he’s happy to hear it. ]
That’s still moving forward, you know. To something different. [ a change in heart that they knew they didn’t want. ] That’s all that matters.
[ he never considered leaving the air force to put an end to things. maybe more like . . . . giving himself a change of direction. he takes james’ shoulder and gives it a firm shake. ] I don’t think I can see you standing still, anyway.
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"Keep moving forward." "Do what you think is right." They're nice, sound sentiments in theory. But in practicality...he's pretty sure that's exactly what this Soviet assassin past life of his was doing and thought, more or less. What he thought was "right" was just following orders and ensuring the glory of Mother Russia, or whatever the hell. So then what's the difference? How does Eren's stance on things absolve him of anything? ]
No. That's bullshit. Screw moving forward--I'd rather stay still if it meant I didn't have to hurt anyone.
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he’s happy to hear it. ]
That’s still moving forward, you know. To something different. [ a change in heart that they knew they didn’t want. ] That’s all that matters.
[ he never considered leaving the air force to put an end to things. maybe more like . . . . giving himself a change of direction. he takes james’ shoulder and gives it a firm shake. ] I don’t think I can see you standing still, anyway.
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I'll show you who can stand still.
[ IS THAT A CHALLENGE, EREN??? ]
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okay he laughs ]
I believe it.
[ he does mean it though!!! there’s no teasing here. if that’s how james deals, than that is how james deals. and he likes it. ]
Keep standing still, then.