closed;

[schild]

Who: the naked, dickless giant club
What: Attack on Echo Party
Where: Bertholdt's (and Ryan's) Apartment
When: Sunday, December 8 (evening, but not too late... because kids, y'know?)
Warnings: Spoilers for Attack on Titan all over.

[ At last, the big day has come. The Echo party. Sasha was bringing snacks, and Ryan and Bertholdt even decked the place out in Christmas decorations-- they have a real tree and everything. Their apartment looks, in a word, festive, which is adorable given that they're wearing matching christmas sweaters and fidgeting around a bit. ]

[ Now just pretend Ryan and Bertl don't look kinda titan-y and you're all set. And forget about the part where they're having a bunch of kids over to discuss their ridiculously depressing past lives... Well. You feel me. ]

[ So yeah!!! THIS IS IT!! Just for reference, I'm putting a "Start" (ie: for people getting to the party if you wanna awkwardly greet people or so you can handwave that too) and then just saying like "later" or whatever for Ryan's big heck up, you guys are free to start threads whenever/wherever just say when in the subject if you wanna. (so like, 3DMG showing offs and PS3 fun times, etc. go crazy!!) ]

[ Here's the plot post for reference. ]

Comments

[schild]

[ That's okay, Alan. He's gonna give you a little space. Ryan's a bit spooked too, though that could have to do with talking to Ellie about what is the deal with Eren why is he important and also scarily obsessed with killing titans. ]

That wasn't your fault. I know that wasn't you... and you weren't really mad at "me."

[wirsinddiejager]

[Spoilers: the scarily obsessed with killing titans thing is only going to get worse. Alan's life really sucks.]

I thought I had a better handle on things. I thought I could keep shit like that from happening.

[schild]

You can't control what you get. You couldn't help it.

[ Ryan kneels down to get at eye-level with Alan. Even all titan'd up, he'd still worry about you, kid. ]

I know what it's like for stuff to happen to you-- stuff you can't control. It's hard.

[wirsinddiejager]

[Alan finally forces himself to actually look at Ryan, even though it's still a little hard to look at those glowing eyes.

It's... scary. It feels like I'm going crazy.

[schild]

[ Ryan places his hand on Alan's shoulder, squeezing lightly. ]

I know. It's tough. And for this kind of thing to happen to you when you're so young... it pretty much sucks, huh?

[ He sighs. No sad feelings here, Alan. Only dad feelings. ]

I can't say what the future will bring, or how things are gonna go, but no matter what happens, I believe in you, okay? I'll be here if you need me. Even if... y'know, past-us had a falling out or whatever happened, I promise I won't give up on you, Alan. I know you're really strong. You're not gonna go crazy. You can get through this.

[ Wow I made myself sad writing that. Dad speech is too strong... ]

[wirsinddiejager]

[Alan nods, not trusting his voice to come out right through the sudden lump in his throat. Because yeah, it does pretty much suck. Everything that's been happening lately feels like it's weighing down on his shoulders. And yet somehow, when Ryan says he can get through this, he feels like he can.]

Th-thanks, Ryan. And... sorry for. Y'know.

[schild]

[ That's what dads are for, Eren. Ryan's here for you. ]

It's nothing. Don't sweat it. I'm just glad you're back to normal.

[wirsinddiejager]

For now.

[Because who knows when that might happen again?]

[schild]

Hey, even if you freak out again, it won't be your fault, okay?

[ It'll be that jerk, Eren's. ]

[wirsinddiejager]

[Gosh Eren what a jerkass]

Yeah, I guess. I'm just worried I might end up hurting someone for real.

[schild]

[ Who needs him, anyway. ]

And even if that happens, we'll all still be here for you, okay?

[wirsinddiejager]

...Okay. Thanks, man.

[Good bara best dad]

[schild]

Good. [ Ryan smiles. ]

Now, relax and try to enjoy the party, huh? Let's see some holiday cheer!