[Tarnished silver linings may be the best thing they've ever had.]
No, it's, ah...
[Bertolt worries at his lower lip, his grip loosening on his Arcanine's harness. And, after a moment or two, he pulls his hand back to idly pick at the loose strands of fur that cling to the sleeve of his sweater as he thinks.
It hasn't happened yet, but it's very possible that his identity could be revealed. If that happens... What then? He doubts he'd still be welcome in the mobile shop that Jean owns, and Bertolt could forget setting foot on the islands again. Not without everyone in his former home getting up in arms about it. And Ford-- Well, he's been working on that. Ford is someone he feels he could trust, but it's taking time.]
I think it's easier. I'm only living with Jean right now, and I haven't seen Armin properly since we left the island where he's living now. [Bertolt used to live there too, but it's gotten much too crowded for his tastes.] I don't know if I could be in a room alone with him as it stands, but that's another story.
[Unless something happens, that truth is one he's keeping from the others. He's kept it vague enough, and that seems to be doing just fine.]
B-Besides, if something did happen I've got this guy to protect me.
[He earns a loud half-yawn half-grumble in response from the Arcanine, which in turn prompts another watery smile.]
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No, it's, ah...
[Bertolt worries at his lower lip, his grip loosening on his Arcanine's harness. And, after a moment or two, he pulls his hand back to idly pick at the loose strands of fur that cling to the sleeve of his sweater as he thinks.
It hasn't happened yet, but it's very possible that his identity could be revealed. If that happens... What then? He doubts he'd still be welcome in the mobile shop that Jean owns, and Bertolt could forget setting foot on the islands again. Not without everyone in his former home getting up in arms about it. And Ford-- Well, he's been working on that. Ford is someone he feels he could trust, but it's taking time.]
I think it's easier. I'm only living with Jean right now, and I haven't seen Armin properly since we left the island where he's living now. [Bertolt used to live there too, but it's gotten much too crowded for his tastes.] I don't know if I could be in a room alone with him as it stands, but that's another story.
[Unless something happens, that truth is one he's keeping from the others. He's kept it vague enough, and that seems to be doing just fine.]
B-Besides, if something did happen I've got this guy to protect me.
[He earns a loud half-yawn half-grumble in response from the Arcanine, which in turn prompts another watery smile.]
Assuming I couldn't defend myself, of course.