Chapter 2 | Closed to Weiss | Audio + Action

[neverfeltthatway]

[It's been a couple days since he's arrived, and though he's not all right - it'll be a long time before he will be able to truthfully claim that - he's well enough to realize that, without a job, he's nothing but a burden on Eren and Mikasa. And he refuses to be a burden.

Looking up jobs in the paper, he has to admit to himself how life as a soldier did little to prepare him for this - but sees a number of promising ones at the Schnee Company, and after doing a little more research, decides that he likes what they are trying to do.

He finds the number to contact, and after taking a long moment to composes himself, makes the call, trying to sound as confident and professional as possible. After his experience in the theatre last month, he's surprisingly good at it.]

Excuse me, Ms. Schnee? My name is Armin Arlert. I arrived here a few days ago. and I'm interested in applying for a few of the positions listed available for your company.

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[neverfeltthatway]

[He listens quietly, and though there are things he'd like to ask about, he refrains. This is a professional setting, and the rest of his questions stem from mere curiosity - as such, they should wait until he knows her better, especially the ones with the potential to get personal.

Besides, he has the answer he needed, and he doesn't hear any lie in her voice. She's doing this to help people and to uphold her family name - and while the second means little to him, she's doing this for reasons he can appreciate and support.]

I think that's very admirable. Thank you for telling me, Ms. Schnee. I'll see you on Thursday.