[Eren's never laid a hand on Armin in violence, but if he were to punch him right now, Armin wouldn't blame him for a second. It was a stupid choice. No way Armin can hold his own - he'll either die immediately, hold back Eren long enough to get them both killed, or...the worst possible result...
[Eren would never kill him. He would never kill Eren. It's unthinkable. It's impossible.
["Suicide, then?" Armin is already thinking of ways to make sure Eren wins...
[Armin's train of thought is shattered when Eren pulls him against his chest. He clings back, arms wrapping desperately around his best friend. He mirrors Eren's tears, chest heaving for breath. He's always been prone to panic attacks, but this...]
I-I...I-I don't know! I couldn't just let you go - I-I couldn't...
[The tears begin to flow properly. Armin wouldn't say that he's always been the more emotional of the two of them, but in recent years, since Eren's parents died, and he's started to numb...]
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[Eren would never kill him. He would never kill Eren. It's unthinkable. It's impossible.
["Suicide, then?" Armin is already thinking of ways to make sure Eren wins...
[Armin's train of thought is shattered when Eren pulls him against his chest. He clings back, arms wrapping desperately around his best friend. He mirrors Eren's tears, chest heaving for breath. He's always been prone to panic attacks, but this...]
I-I...I-I don't know! I couldn't just let you go - I-I couldn't...
[The tears begin to flow properly. Armin wouldn't say that he's always been the more emotional of the two of them, but in recent years, since Eren's parents died, and he's started to numb...]
Eren...I'm so sorry...