[ Reiner opens his mouth to protest, ready to claim that he's not doing anything! He's just…
But "just" is doing something, isn't it? And besides, Annie knows him too well. Cutting him off so early means he doesn't have time to build steam. Doesn't have time to dig in and start listing items rapid-fire, telling her what spells are useful for defense, where she can learn, what else she can do, more and more information piled on when all Annie wants to do is eat.
It's for the best, probably. But it still leaves him with his mouth hanging open for a second before he snaps it shut. ]
… All right, [ he says after a second. ] We'll take it at your speed.
[ It's a small thing, but it's an indication of how he's grown during his time here. He's still overbearing, just like most Brauns, but he's better at dialing it back. ]
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But "just" is doing something, isn't it? And besides, Annie knows him too well. Cutting him off so early means he doesn't have time to build steam. Doesn't have time to dig in and start listing items rapid-fire, telling her what spells are useful for defense, where she can learn, what else she can do, more and more information piled on when all Annie wants to do is eat.
It's for the best, probably. But it still leaves him with his mouth hanging open for a second before he snaps it shut. ]
… All right, [ he says after a second. ] We'll take it at your speed.
[ It's a small thing, but it's an indication of how he's grown during his time here. He's still overbearing, just like most Brauns, but he's better at dialing it back. ]
Can I ask what season you are?
[ That's both relevant and important! ]