[ It reminds her of the dreams she's had before. So vivid she feels the air stolen from her lungs as each second passes. Disbelief, wonder, sadness – they swim together in a clouded mind that was lost to the displays so clear. If Eren wasn't holding onto her, she would fear she'd crumble away out of fear. Never had she experienced it this much, as if his words were a portal only she was granted access to. ]

Many... change to be stronger. Some close off those they once loved, some instill fear through iron-grasp rule, some ... do horrible things to achieve their goals... I – [ Her words fumble, when he touches her she feels something swirl inside of her. Heat that feels different than the embers under her breast and collarbone. A lightness that she doesn't know what it really is. Eren makes her feel that. ] No matter what you were or are, you aren't any of those things here.

[ She stands taller, even as his hand grazes her flesh. ]

You are stronger.