[ Honestly, Reiner isn't sure what he expected Annie to say or do when he made that declaration. Demand an explanation, maybe? Hit him in the face? Both? He wasn't really thinking about what would happen next; he just knew she deserved to hear it from him.
But this reaction—walking off and essentially rolling her eyes at the whole thing—is so typically Annie that it makes his chest ache. He's missed her. Missed her dismissal, her irreverence, her ability to make him feel like a dumb kid instead of a hardened Warrior. She knows him better than almost anyone, and he's missed her.
When she looks back at him, his expression might be confusing. He still looks embarrassed, of course, but there's something softer underneath it. Something more tender.
He tries to wipe it away as he approaches the stall as well, but he's never been the best at hiding what he feels. Not unless he's masking it with something else. But for a while, at least, he's granted a reprieve. He's true to his word, buying whatever dishes Annie wants (plus food for himself) without even glancing at the prices. That's one nice thing about going on Guild explorations to thoroughly cursed locations: it nets a lot of money.
Once they're loaded up with whatever they can carry, Reiner finds a table for them to sit at. He's tempted to resume their conversation with, I'm not married. But then he might have to explain that lately, he's kind of wanted to be, and like hell is he opening up that can of worms.
peak support, wow
But this reaction—walking off and essentially rolling her eyes at the whole thing—is so typically Annie that it makes his chest ache. He's missed her. Missed her dismissal, her irreverence, her ability to make him feel like a dumb kid instead of a hardened Warrior. She knows him better than almost anyone, and he's missed her.
When she looks back at him, his expression might be confusing. He still looks embarrassed, of course, but there's something softer underneath it. Something more tender.
He tries to wipe it away as he approaches the stall as well, but he's never been the best at hiding what he feels. Not unless he's masking it with something else. But for a while, at least, he's granted a reprieve. He's true to his word, buying whatever dishes Annie wants (plus food for himself) without even glancing at the prices. That's one nice thing about going on Guild explorations to thoroughly cursed locations: it nets a lot of money.
Once they're loaded up with whatever they can carry, Reiner finds a table for them to sit at. He's tempted to resume their conversation with, I'm not married. But then he might have to explain that lately, he's kind of wanted to be, and like hell is he opening up that can of worms.
So he clears his throat and asks, ]
Are you staying in the starter apartments?