001 [video]

[titansnack]

It's really not that hard to work, this'll just record yourself and everyone else here can talk to you.

[A Tentomon appears, waving towards someone off-screen.]

And talking to people is definitely better than freaking out and biting yourself.

[After a few moments of shuffling, a teenaged boy appears on screen, looking more than a little annoyed. He rubs at his eyes, frustrated.]

I already told you, none of what you're saying makes sense. You're shit at explaining things.

That doesn't mean you can just hurt yourself!

[The boy ignores the Tentomon, shuffling closer to the D-Terminal. Way too close, actually, because now all you can see is his eye and nose.]

How does this thing even work? It doesn't even make sense.

It might make sense if you weren't pressing your face against it.

[Once again, Tentomon gets ignored. Well, mostly.]

But you're saying that Mikasa and Armin can here me? And...and even the Corporal? If they're here at this...whatever place? Digital world?

That's right. I'm sure anyone watching this can tell us where they are, we just need to ask! Though...I guess this counts as asking, doesn't it?

Right. So, Mikasa, Armin, if you're here, I'm safe. Or...anyone else who knows them, you could tell them that too? I don't know.

[He leans back, finally, looking at the Tentomon helplessly. After a few tense moments of staring, Eren motions at the D-Terminal and Tentomon scrambles forward to end the feed.]

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[bigsoftie]

I do not know...but I came alone. Like I always do. I guess that is why we are called the chosen.

[titansnack]

[Sighs.]

This is bullshit.

[Don't they realize he has Titans to exterminate? Geez.]

[bigsoftie]

I am sorry...

I know you wish to see your friends...that is how I felt...

[Well said friend just arrived, but he can sympathize.]

[titansnack]

[He sighs.]

Yeah...

I'm sure they'll show up soon enough. They have to.

[bigsoftie]

I hope so...

[Pauses.]

...can I ask what your friends were like?

[titansnack]

They're soldiers, like me. Armin is really smart, and a really great tactician, and he promised to go to the outside world with me. And Mikasa...she's more like my sister. My family took her in after her parents were killed, and she's always been there for me...

[He trails off, looking forlorn.]

But I'm going to get back to them. I know it.

[bigsoftie]

[He sighs.]

Maybe you will...

I did not think I would see my friend again, but he is here.

[titansnack]

Well, some people are more lucky than others.

[Though, Eren figures he's the lucky one. He's not in danger of dying, and the thought of his friends still being faced with almost-certain death makes his heart seize in his chest.]

[bigsoftie]

I do not consider many that...

[Including himself.]

[titansnack]

[After a moment of consideration, Eren nods.]

Not many people are. Most people don't get lucky, but that's why we all have to fight and move forward.

[bigsoftie]

Fighting is all I have to offer my friends.

[Well Leatherhead you sure can get broody and philosophical when you ant.]

[titansnack]

[Eren might have more in common with Leatherhead than he might have assumed otherwise.]

I know what that's like.

[bigsoftie]

[He gives a solemn nod.]

Then we must fight for them. Even if we can only do it here.