Thread: Fight for Humanity ;; shyone and flux

The words that Commander Erwin spoke to him put him on edge, though he was careful not to give away how he really felt on the outside. A knowing smile crossed his face for a moment as though acknowledging the threat Erwin had sent his way. So things were going to go either the easy way, or the hard way. Charles could respect that, as he could respect the need for these people to be so paranoid. The best thing for him to do was to comply with whatever they asked of him, while keeping them as ignorant as possible of how weary he was truly being. In every moment he had to have an escape route, and the last thing he planned to let them do was to put him in restraints. I guess I cant blame you for being too careful Commander Erwin, but thank you for not taking it out on Shena. The dearie was really a lifesaver back there He giggled playfully and ran his hand through his long bangs as he regarded the new girl approaching from over his shoulder. Before turning his attention back to Erwin adding curiously, but almost ominously depending on how one took it, Oh and what exactly is it that they want to hear from me, I do hope that you dont plan to keep locked up indefinitely. Then again, arent we all locked up indefinitely these days. Not even giving Erwin time to respond the male tipped his hat to the other and began to follow after the cart. Walking at a pace which would bring him right next to the girl who had been assigned to help guard him, Charles wasnt stupid and he got that she was probably supposed to get from him any information that she could before they made it to the headquarters of the Survey Corps. Looking her up and down, he noticed that she wore the same uniform as Shena, but her rank insignia was for someone of a lower rank. Leaning his head in towards her without saying anything the man simply began to poke at the leather straps that ran over her chest that made up the harness to the strange device he had seen Shena wearing, and then also preceded to poke at the side of the 3DMG closest to him. Before pulling back and thoughtfully tapping his chin, Charles spoke in a manner that was half to himself and half to his new escort, So all of your military uses a device like this? Seem like an effective weapon to equalize things in your war with For a moment the man realized he might be saying too much. His words made him seem like even more of an outsider than he already was and gave away too much information in the process and that was the last thing that he wanted to do to. Whenever the girl finally decided to speak, Charles gave her playful grin and moved around so that he was walking backwards in front of her. Adjusting his top hat so he could see Mikasa better, Luck, skill, and well more luck probably mostly luck involved considering all those giants running around trying to eat me. I dont really think it would be fair to say that all of the survival skills in the world would have done me much good if I didnt simply keep getting lucky, but then again I did have a horse for a while, and I did hold up in an old mansion for good bit as well. So to be honest maybe some skill was involved as well, but I have to admit my mind is a little fuzzy on some of the details, but I am sure I was out there for this long. Charles then slowly began to count forward with his fingers until he reached the number ten, and curiously asked Mikasa, This is ten right? Yeah ten years I believe. As for these people, I cant really give you an honest answer. I didnt leave with them so you would have to ask Shena that information, but from the way they acted I kind of got the impression they took some heavy losses. Oh and by the way, you never told me your name. My is Charles Charles Castex. --- Alright then, the sooner we get our guest back to headquarters the better. I am sure you are right about the MPs, given they would curious to know why the Commander himself is so interested in group of civilian just getting back from a suicide run. Because the moment they get involved is the moment it will be harder to get anything for ourselves out of the man. Plus I am sure you are looking forward to a rest mam. Unlike Captain Levi, Shena seemed to be a lot nicer person. At least that was Erens first impression of her as he came into step next to her whenever she slipped off her horse. He looked her over a few times, and then back to the stranger a few times as he was just as curious as the others how anyone managed to survive outside the wall for so long. Yes the Survey Corps went out on missions, but those were done on horses that allowed them to keep ahead of the Titans. The question was how had this man stayed alive without any training or a horse to keep him moving quickly for that matter. Corporal Shena, did the stranger say anything to you about himself? Where exactly did you find someone wondering around outside the walls, I mean he doesnt even look like he is completely right in the head to be honest. Eren tapped his head as he finished the last part of his sentence, thinking to himself as he looked back at the stranger, but had his attention drawn back to Shena at her request. It was one which he noticed was quite common among members of the Survey Corps, Sure mam, I mean Shena, if that is what you want me to call you. To be honest I have noticed that things are more relaxed around you guys in the Corps, well at least among the ranks of the non-commissioned officers anyway Her words cut him off as he realized what he had sounded like, scratching the back of his head in embarrassment Eren was kind of glad Mikasa had not within ear shot to hear him make a bit of an ass out of himself. No it is nothing you did Shena, I know you and these people have been through a lot out there. It was simply that this was my first day free from Captain Levis watchful gaze in a while and to be honest me, Mikasa and Armin were going to spend it just relaxing. I am sure we can do that later, since orders are orders after all, but this does make things easier on you since we are heading back to headquarters so maybe you will get a chance to sleep for a little bit. He seemed a little caught off guard whenever she didnt know his name. After the incident at Trost he assumed most people in the Survey Corps would know him. It did worry him slightly how she might react, but he knew that worrying about this with every introduction was going to get tiresome. It was as Mikasa said, either they were a brain dead idiot would dislike him for no reason, or they werent. So with a sigh he reached out his hand to shake hers in greeting he said, Eren Jaeger, and yes before you ask the same one from Trost.