When Eren takes the gift, Reiner steals the excuse to move a half-step closer. (Not that he needs the excuse, really.) He just wants to be near. Wants to be close as he looks Eren in the eyes. Wants to reach out and take his hand, assure himself that there's no blood on Eren's palm, that it's his Eren—
Except that Eren's hands are busy. So Reiner waits, just watching.
"It's called a Safety Pin. Capital 'S' and 'P.' Do you remember that thing I had when the four of us went camping?"
Never mind the fact that Reiner brought many things in his magical bag.
"You choose a word to activate it. When you say that word, the pin creates a barrier that protects you for five hours." His voice softens, but his eyes are bright, intense. "Nothing can hurt you while it's active, Eren. Not even a Titan. You'll be completely safe."
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Except that Eren's hands are busy. So Reiner waits, just watching.
"It's called a Safety Pin. Capital 'S' and 'P.' Do you remember that thing I had when the four of us went camping?"
Never mind the fact that Reiner brought many things in his magical bag.
"You choose a word to activate it. When you say that word, the pin creates a barrier that protects you for five hours." His voice softens, but his eyes are bright, intense. "Nothing can hurt you while it's active, Eren. Not even a Titan. You'll be completely safe."