[Eren follows his new sister-in-law to a couple of seats at an empty table. He wonders if this kind of party is really Erin's thing; maybe she needs a break too. They've bonded over that before, though for different reasons.
[He's about to add more stress. It's selfish to put the pressure of this question on Erin when she's trying to enjoy her wedding, but...he never gets offers like this, and he wants to go - wants her and Zeke to have a nice time too.]
I met Lily. Faith's daughter? She's nice. [...] They're inviting me over to their house tonight so you and Zeke can do your whole...[Nose wrinkling - gross.]...wedding night thing...
[Quickly:] I'll be okay. I can bring my cpap and my emergency stuff, and I'll take my medicine and everything in the morning. [An anxious look.] I know Zeke has to say yes too, but I'll really be okay. I will.
The bear gets confused easily and returns to the stage, asking clarifying questions
[ It isn't what Erin's expecting him to say, or rather, request - but with a little thought, it...isn't the worst idea in the world.
It'll make Zeke anxious as Hell, and Erin knows she'll be worried too, but if there's any set of parents she knows Eren will be safe with, it's Faith and Lucy. She's almost certain Faith could sternly glare a medical emergency into reversing itself.
Tidying up his hair a little, she can't help but smile a bit when she notices where Zeke is right now. ]
I have a feeling, between the two of you, none of us stand a chance at really saying 'no'.
[ It is nerve wracking, but...their nervousness can't always be the reason he misses out. He's been okay all of this afternoon... ]
...If Zeke says yes, then I'm okay with it too. And if he says 'no', [ She manages a conspiratorial smile. ] I'll see what I can do. Okay..?
[It's not the answer Eren is expecting; in fact, he so strongly suspected disappointment, that he'd almost had the sense to get preemptively petulant and angry, but...instead, his ears heat up, and he feels almost embarrassed at having doubted Erin so severely. He has good reason to, though, doesn't he? Zeke never allows this sort of thing - Eren doesn't usually ask.
[He gets it. He's dying. It's not safe to do things that non-dying people do, because he could die sooner. He hasn't gotten to live much in the last three years.
[Almost feels like crying. It shows in his voice.]
Zeke knows Faith, so...[Maybe they'll both really get him to say yes.] He might get mad, but I know I can do it. It'll be just like staying at home, just with other people around. [He never gets to see other people.
[And, if he's honest, he's exhausted right now. He's not even sure he'll be able to stay awake at Lily's house, but it's the principle of the thing...]
Sorry...
I don't know why I'm still trying to convince you, I just...[Eh...a little shrug. He looks away from her, but Erin never minds.]
[ If she could hear his thoughts, Erin wouldn't disagree; she's been almost as protective as Zeke in the past, almost as quick to let him down gently when he's wanted to do something that would put him at risk.
[ But, like Zeke, Erin doesn't enjoy knowing that Eren's cooped up, or lonely. A prolonged life means nothing if it's miserable, if there's no reprieve now and then.
[ She lets Eren speak, glancing away when he does. Takes the spotlight off for a moment. ]
It's okay. I get it.
[ Looking back to Eren; ]
You deserve to have some fun. You'll probably need to reiterate how careful you'll be a few more times, but...it'll be good for you.
[ Perhaps not physically, but emotionally..? Without a doubt. ]
[Eren brightens a little at the mention of his new friend. He might not normally consider someone a friend that fast, but 90% of his social interactions are online. This is exciting.]
She's so weird - in a good way. Like. She said she used to bring earthworms to class. Who the Hell does that? It was funny, though. And she didn't ask any fucked up questions or make me feel all stupid and pitiful. [Rare, for Eren, when even the most well-meaning people elicit a negative reaction.]
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[He's about to add more stress. It's selfish to put the pressure of this question on Erin when she's trying to enjoy her wedding, but...he never gets offers like this, and he wants to go - wants her and Zeke to have a nice time too.]
I met Lily. Faith's daughter? She's nice. [...] They're inviting me over to their house tonight so you and Zeke can do your whole...[Nose wrinkling - gross.]...wedding night thing...
[Quickly:] I'll be okay. I can bring my cpap and my emergency stuff, and I'll take my medicine and everything in the morning. [An anxious look.] I know Zeke has to say yes too, but I'll really be okay. I will.
The bear gets confused easily and returns to the stage, asking clarifying questions
It'll make Zeke anxious as Hell, and Erin knows she'll be worried too, but if there's any set of parents she knows Eren will be safe with, it's Faith and Lucy. She's almost certain Faith could sternly glare a medical emergency into reversing itself.
Tidying up his hair a little, she can't help but smile a bit when she notices where Zeke is right now. ]
I have a feeling, between the two of you, none of us stand a chance at really saying 'no'.
[ It is nerve wracking, but...their nervousness can't always be the reason he misses out. He's been okay all of this afternoon... ]
...If Zeke says yes, then I'm okay with it too. And if he says 'no', [ She manages a conspiratorial smile. ] I'll see what I can do. Okay..?
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[He gets it. He's dying. It's not safe to do things that non-dying people do, because he could die sooner. He hasn't gotten to live much in the last three years.
[Almost feels like crying. It shows in his voice.]
Zeke knows Faith, so...[Maybe they'll both really get him to say yes.] He might get mad, but I know I can do it. It'll be just like staying at home, just with other people around. [He never gets to see other people.
[And, if he's honest, he's exhausted right now. He's not even sure he'll be able to stay awake at Lily's house, but it's the principle of the thing...]
Sorry...
I don't know why I'm still trying to convince you, I just...[Eh...a little shrug. He looks away from her, but Erin never minds.]
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[ But, like Zeke, Erin doesn't enjoy knowing that Eren's cooped up, or lonely. A prolonged life means nothing if it's miserable, if there's no reprieve now and then.
[ She lets Eren speak, glancing away when he does. Takes the spotlight off for a moment. ]
It's okay. I get it.
[ Looking back to Eren; ]
You deserve to have some fun. You'll probably need to reiterate how careful you'll be a few more times, but...it'll be good for you.
[ Perhaps not physically, but emotionally..? Without a doubt. ]
You two must have hit it off, you and Lily.
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She's so weird - in a good way. Like. She said she used to bring earthworms to class. Who the Hell does that? It was funny, though. And she didn't ask any fucked up questions or make me feel all stupid and pitiful. [Rare, for Eren, when even the most well-meaning people elicit a negative reaction.]