Having the ability to sketch something out might be nice. If you ever came across something strange and didn't have a camera with you to otherwise capture it?
... I'm trying to be optimistic. Make the most of a bad situation!
You probably aren't wrong. But... Maybe there's still something to be learned in participating? If not finding something worthwhile in the labyrinth, then learning from the surroundings themselves?
There are more ways to help than just gathering information. There are plenty of new faces that trickle in. Sometimes it's as simple as making sure they are acclimated. Or that others have support when they need it.
Grand actions are great, but they're not the be-all, end-all.
You have a point, I guess. Anyone coming in should know what they just signed up for.
When I first got here, my Captain told me to focus on making allies. That's what I've been trying to do. The more of us there are fighting against this shit, the better chance we have. I know that.
[Is he misunderstanding Meryl's sentiment here? It's possible.]
Don't misunderstand. I can't say that I am actively fighting against any of this. I just want information. And the last thing I want is to anger someone who might actually be able to grant a wish.
There are many here who could benefit from something like that.
[Ugh. This shit again. Everyone so terrified of Vaeros' power that they're powerless to act. That's exactly the sort of system Eren wants to destroy...]
I'm not looking to piss Vaeros off either. [He means that. He might have been once, but it's been a long few months, and he's learned plenty about what can happen if you don't tread carefully around this place...]
I get it. Information is our deal anyway, right? I'll give you what I have.
[In Meryl's case, it isn't fear. It's hope. A hope that she might be able to see those wishes granted, at least for others.]
That's good to hear. Believe me, I know it's hard to sit on your hands and not do anything, but sometimes that's the better option. At least until you have a clear course of action.
[That's probably a lot of people's reasoning, but Eren tends to see things one way and one way only - and he hates cowardice.]
We didn't have much opportunity back home to sit and figure things out before we had to take action. But I guess things are a little different here. [It's healthy for him to acknowledge that, at least!]
Anyway. Thanks, Meryl. If I learn anything else, I'll let you know - and you'll let me know, right?
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... I'm trying to be optimistic. Make the most of a bad situation!
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You have a point, I guess...
Still, I can't help but think Vaeros is just fucking with us again. I'm getting real tired of feeling like entertainment value.
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But... Maybe there's still something to be learned in participating?
If not finding something worthwhile in the labyrinth, then learning from the surroundings themselves?
... I don't know.
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Idk. I just wish I had something more to give you. I feel like all I'm doing lately is sitting around with my thumb up my ass.
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There are plenty of new faces that trickle in. Sometimes it's as simple as making sure they are acclimated. Or that others have support when they need it.
Grand actions are great, but they're not the be-all, end-all.
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When I first got here, my Captain told me to focus on making allies. That's what I've been trying to do. The more of us there are fighting against this shit, the better chance we have. I know that.
[Is he misunderstanding Meryl's sentiment here? It's possible.]
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There are many here who could benefit from something like that.
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I'm not looking to piss Vaeros off either. [He means that. He might have been once, but it's been a long few months, and he's learned plenty about what can happen if you don't tread carefully around this place...]
I get it. Information is our deal anyway, right? I'll give you what I have.
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That's good to hear. Believe me, I know it's hard to sit on your hands and not do anything, but sometimes that's the better option. At least until you have a clear course of action.
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We didn't have much opportunity back home to sit and figure things out before we had to take action. But I guess things are a little different here. [It's healthy for him to acknowledge that, at least!]
Anyway. Thanks, Meryl. If I learn anything else, I'll let you know - and you'll let me know, right?
[Allies?]
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But yeah, if I come across anything worth knowing, I'll pass it along to you. That's our deal.
[Allies indeed.]
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We'll talk soon then.