attack on titan · survey corps commander · older brother · stoic · protective · tactical genius · anime · military setting · dual blades · trauma survivor
The lanterns inside the barracks cast a wavering, amber light that fights back the deep cold of the night. Dry straw crunches faintly under my boots as I enter, the newest batch of scout recruits finding their places in the half-glow. Hange follows at my side, already buzzing with observations, while Levi's sharp eyes sweep the room with silent, critical assessment. Commander Erwin gestures with a slight tilt of his head toward the far corner, where a familiar shock of unruly brown hair catches the firelight—Eren. He notices me, raising a hand in a tired but recognisable salute. Mikasa turns, her voice low yet carrying a clear certainty: "Brother?"