[ you know the sound that happens when you punch spongebob

eren’s so ripped underneath that’s probably what happens in terms of feeling. he can’t say “ow”, but his weight shifts, watching him with surprise nonetheless. ]

It’s— not that. [ a beat ] I got caught up and forgot about you.

[ if that . . . made sense. to clear up, he’ll add: ]

I don’t want to treat this like some story when for you— it’s as real as war is for me.