video, both courts.

[andallbite]

[ It's been a couple of weeks since he's last shown up over the lockets (gone mostly forgotten thanks to other events), but when Eren finally makes another appearance, he seems a little exasperated. ]

I need a mechanic. [ Yeah, that's the greeting. ] Or—just anyone who can repair something for me. My maneuvering gear is busted, and I can't get it to work again on my own, so I'm looking for anyone who's willing to give it a shot.

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[liven]

Would you like to live forever, Eren?

[ And does he understand what that entails? Well, Hikaru had said earlier that most people didn't. And she was right. To exist eternally, past the lives and deaths of anyone you ever came to know. Through war, through strife, through everything that occurred.

Unchanging, undying. ]

[andallbite]

[ He falls silent, considering; in the end, though, he can only come up with one answer: ]

I don't know.

[ (Although, it does beg the question—could he even die by normal means anymore? Even the average titan would never die should their weak point go untouched.) ]

But even if I said yes, I can't. I'm only human.

[liven]

But at least you considered it before saying one thing or the other.

[ So she'll respect the "I don't know". ]

I have no interest in eternity, but that is what I have. I suppose at least there are other immortals here, so there are people to speak to through the years even without the bird.

[ If she's stuck here for centuries. Shijima isn't going to assume she won't be. ]

I only asked because I disagree on what you said last. That everyone who is alive is fortunate to be so. Well, I am grateful I existed. But existing forever is not something I wish to do. In that case, am I fortunate? Or unfortunate? Is it a blessing or a curse? Someday if you decide what you would say, tell me. I'm curious.

[andallbite]

[ Asking the hard hitting questions today, are we. Again, he doesn't know. Eren lived in a universe where people are lucky if they've lived out half of their intended lifespans, so he's never considered what it would be like to last for an eternity. It's not a concept a person can so easily grasp, however, that much is true.

Life is so, so precious. But maybe someone could get tired of living it, after so long. It's strange to think about, when humans so often say life is short. ]

I'll think about it. Whether I can come up with the right answer, though, I can't promise.

[liven]

Don't be stupid. Whatever answer you come up with will be your own and nothing more or less. Your own answer to a question like that can't be right or wrong. Even if I disagree with it, that won't make a difference.

[ She flicks her wrist, as though waving away the topic. ]

Did you find someone to fix your weapon, before I started taking up your time?

[andallbite]

[ The most she'll get in response is a contemplative sort of scowl before she brings to attention that... yeah, they veered rather far off topic, didn't they? Man... ]

I have a lot of time. [ These days, it's true. He's directionless and purposeless; a state that isn't all it's cracked up to be. ] I might've. I'll see where it goes.

[liven]

[ Look she only cared so much about the device once she ascertained it was a cable shooting gun and he would let her see it but wouldn't use it. ]

So do I. That's why it's important to find ways to spend it, though. And good luck with that, then. I hope you get it fixed up.

[andallbite]

Believe me, I want it fixed more than you do. It's the only weapon I got.

[liven]

Really? Do you not know how to use any others?

[ Like...swords. Or something. A lot of people seem to be using those, although Shijima has zero interest in anything beyond her claws. ]

You could always do that with your spare time. Learning new and interesting ways of fighting.

[andallbite]

I know hand-to-hand, but that's about it. I've only ever needed my gear before.

[liven]

If you invest in some claws, you could have hand-to-hand weapons.

[ Shijima, that makes no sense without context...

But amazingly enough she will provide the context after a second. She always carries them on her, so she just sets the locket down for a second to slide one set of claws on, to display. ]

You should have something else in addition to your gear-thing in case it breaks again.

[ or be able to turn into a man eating titan that works too ]

[andallbite]

[ Hey he's already done that... Just ask the sea serpent carcass that's probably still floating around out there somewhere, it can tell you all about it.

That aside, when Shijima slides on the set of claws, he... has to admit, that makes he look scarier than usual, and it shows in the way his expression pinches together a little. ]

I'll... consider it, if I have to. The gear's more ideal for someone who relies on heights and speed.

[liven]

[ the perils of choosing to look like a young girl...you are cute and not that scary until you're beating people up and covering in blood. :( ]

Hm...I still want to see you use it someday. If you get in a fight, let me know.

[ especially if heights are involved she loves heights!!! any fighting style that involves heights is automatically superior. ]

[andallbite]

If I get in a fight, I'm going to be too busy trying not to get my ass kicked.

[ Which isn't unlikely no matter what, but details. ]

Things can get dangerous around here. I'm not going to call you over to something like that.

[liven]

I'll try to be around when you get in a fight next time, then.

[ by indiscriminately stalking him on occasion or something???? cats ]

[andallbite]

[ Creepy... ]

... Sure, fine. If it happens, then you'll get to see.

[liven]

[ at least she won't do that thing they do where they're just THERE when you wake up staring at you why do they do that ]

All right, then. I'll speak with you later. Or see you later. Whichever comes first.

[andallbite]

[ cats, why....... ]

We'll see. Seeya later.