3rd Titan Down | Video (trigger warnings for: death, gore, and emotional trauma in the comments)

[neighvarily]

[Those who know Jean might notice the shadows under his eyes and the fact that he doesn't look...particularly emotive about anything right now. Those who don't know Jean, hi.]

When I decided to use the Dream Docks, I thought I was only going to be there for a week. I didn't expect it to last over a month. But the city's still standing, so I guess I didn't miss much.

Still fucking weird as ever, though.


[Filtered to Mikasa]

Uhm, Mikasa... [And any confidence he had is gone. He's nervous and regretful, and he has no idea how to make it up.] Sorry. I just wanted to see what was happening on our world.

Are you--

Can we--

Can I come over? I get it if you don't want me to.

[Because it feels weird not asking after just disappearing like that.]

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[Filtered to Marco]

I know I didn't talk to you that much for a while. How've you been? Just going to say this once and then move on. Sorry for the way I've acted...and everything. I'm surprised you haven't punched me in the face.

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[Filtered to Weiss]

My absence was irresponsible, and seeing as you're running for Guardian, this might be a shit time to ask. But I want to know whether or not it's possible to have my job back.

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[ex_halfofme928]

Just stop! You'll hurt yourself! [ he tries to grab him either by putting an arm around his shoulders or around his waist. Marco presses his face into Jean's shirt, holding him as tight as he can to get him to stop ]

Please stop...

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[neighvarily]

Oh so it's okay for you to hurt yourself, but it's not okay if I do it. Fucking hypocrite.

[He stubbornly keeps punching, until he just stops. It's as if all the energy drains at once and he's standing there, unmoving and unable to react or cry.]

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[ex_halfofme928]

I didn't hurt myself! I wasn't the one who tore myself in half. I already knew what would happen to me.

[ his voice is muffled against Jean's shirt. there's tears that sting his eyes but he doesn't cry and he doesn't let go ]

...I didn't know what to do. You're the only friend I had ever had who become closest to a brother... It was like I had lost my family; like I had lost a part of myself. I was upset that I had lost you. I did go back and because of my stupid choice, I did get hurt.

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[neighvarily]

You just said you'd throw your life away for me! Do you think I want that?!

[It feels like everything's closing in on him at once. He doesn't register the pain, barely notices anything.]

You had everyone else. You--

[But he doesn't deserve to keep speaking when he's the one who abandoned everyone else. Unintentionally, maybe, but.]

This is bullshit.

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[ex_halfofme928]

Then tell me how it makes you feel instead of punching a wall!

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[neighvarily]

I'd rather just punch the wall!!!

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[ex_halfofme928]

No, Jean, just talk to me!!

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[neighvarily]

You'll just get hurt again if I talk to you! I can't see that look again-- I've already fucked up too many times to count! I can't keep-- [He's leaning against the wall, his voice cracking while he struggles to not completely break down right then and there.]

You won't even let me accept responsibility. I'm sorry, okay? I'm so fucking sorry!

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[ex_halfofme928]

I won't get hurt just talk to me. How could I get hurt?

[ he frowns, letting go of him when he leans against the wall. he looks down again ]

You don't have to accept responsibility. It was my fault. You told me about it beforehand and I still went. You don't have to be sorry, it's over and done with.

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[neighvarily]

Can you quit with being so kind and forgiving all the time?! I don't know why I'm even talking to you...

[He attacks the wall again in a blind rage.]

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[ex_halfofme928]

What do you want me to do? Be angry too? [ he goes to slam his hand against the wall too. is this better?! ]

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[neighvarily]

[He stops, if only because he's shocked. But he glares only seconds later and snaps.]

Maybe I do! Maybe you should be! Maybe that's what anyone with any self-preservation would be at this point!

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[ex_halfofme928]

[ he hits the wall again, harder this time. he doesn't say anything but he just looks at Jean ]

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[neighvarily]

[He looks at him and then he just screams and turns away, his knees buckling beneath him. He keeps his head against the wall, refusing to look at Marco.]

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[ex_halfofme928]

[ he looks surprised when Jean screams. he stands there for a moment, unsure of what to do. he doesn't want to leave him... he just stands there and places his hand on his shoulder ]

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[neighvarily]

[He doesn't fight this time. He's drained, but that doesn't mean he's any better off. Neither of them are. He doesn't trust himself to speak just yet, so he sits there, staring at the floor.]

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[ex_halfofme928]

[ he sits as well, leaning forward with his arm across his knees and his chin on his arm. he stayed quiet, not sure what to even say to the other ]

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[neighvarily]

...Sorry I'm a shitty friend.

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[ex_halfofme928]

I never said you were a shitty friend, Jean... You know you aren't.

You can't control what happened.

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[neighvarily]

You don't need to try to make me feel better.

[He forces himself to stand up. He holds out a hand for Marco to take.]

Let's go.

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[ex_halfofme928]

I'm not, I'm--

[ he blinks, looking up at him ] Where are we going?

[ he asks but he takes his hand anyway and stands ]

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[neighvarily]

Uh. I have no idea. [He lets his hand go and looks around.]

Somewhere that isn't the wall.

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[ex_halfofme928]

Oh.

I was going to go make some tea earlier... Do you want some? [ small talk is not their forte omg ]

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[neighvarily]

Sure...tea's always good. [shrug. no it's not.]

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[ex_halfofme928]

If you're sure... I'm glad you're back though. We all missed you.