[ He's sorry he took that part of Jean with him when he died, even though he couldn't stop it. He would have lost something if the situation had been reversed. He shifts, reaching a hand up to cup the back of Jean's head, letting his fingers stroke through short hair in an effort to comfort him. ]
I think ... that's natural. My mother was sad after my father passed away. I'm sure she wished the same thing.
[ He doesn't mean to compare them to a married couple, it's just his first example. He does laugh gently, though. His own eyes are wet with unshed tears. ]
But you're right - I would have punched you. You made more friends after me, which is a good thing. You grew up - into someone you should be proud of. Mikasa sees it too.
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[ He's sorry he took that part of Jean with him when he died, even though he couldn't stop it. He would have lost something if the situation had been reversed. He shifts, reaching a hand up to cup the back of Jean's head, letting his fingers stroke through short hair in an effort to comfort him. ]
I think ... that's natural. My mother was sad after my father passed away. I'm sure she wished the same thing.
[ He doesn't mean to compare them to a married couple, it's just his first example. He does laugh gently, though. His own eyes are wet with unshed tears. ]
But you're right - I would have punched you. You made more friends after me, which is a good thing. You grew up - into someone you should be proud of. Mikasa sees it too.