I'll spar with you. I'm not all that good with a sword but I can manage. You'll probably kick my ass the first few times.
[ Eren is at least somewhat self-aware and unlike that thing with Reiner at the beach, he doesn't feel the need to make it a challenge. He'd really thought he could win that water joust. He knows better with a sword, especially since Jean has had years to get used to using one and he hasn't. ]
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Eren lifts the sword out of the box, holding it across both hands. He doesn't pull it out of the sheath for now. ]
Did you make this??
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[He's very proud of that skill, too.]
I'd you need lessons on how to use it, let me know. Though Hijikata might be a better teacher.
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[ Eren isn't the best at compliments, but he's sincere and that's good enough. ]
I know how to use it, though. Gideon…a friend in Folkmore, she taught me how.
[ He misses her. Has he even said her name out loud to anyone until now? He's not sure. ]
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[His ears are slightly red from embarrassment. Don't mind him.]
Alright. Well, if you just want to spar with swords, we can do that, too, anytime.
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I'll spar with you. I'm not all that good with a sword but I can manage. You'll probably kick my ass the first few times.
[ Eren is at least somewhat self-aware and unlike that thing with Reiner at the beach, he doesn't feel the need to make it a challenge. He'd really thought he could win that water joust. He knows better with a sword, especially since Jean has had years to get used to using one and he hasn't. ]
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[Though he wasn't known for his sword fighting skills as one. Even if they helped with what he was famous for in the end.]
But if we make it a habit, it'll improve both of our skills. And it's been a while since we've had a competition going on.
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[ But he can get onboard. Maybe someday he'll even smile about it??? ]
You're on then. I'll get better so you can't always beat me.
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[And a lot more, but for the context of their current conversation.]
Sounds good. I look forward to it.