Experimenting With Miracles // ERERI

After his birthday, Eren was in visibly better spirits which Levi couldn't help feeling proud about. Some of the boy’s energy had returned alongside his newly reformed attitude. Although he still suffered from the occasional nightmare from the attack. His bruises and wounds faded for the most part, only his hand still giving him a bit of trouble.

He was making himself get up and do things everyday, even if they were menial tasks. He never overworked himself, or bugged Levi while he was working, or made a nuisance of himself at all really. He would clean and tidy and even help with cooking occasionally.

Levi was just glad that he was doing better. The after effects of the attack were still very much present for both of them, but at least they were pulling themselves back up; even with the occasional hitch here and there.

Hanji continued to keep a close eye on the mental and physical state of her favorite cadet. She also made sure to encourage the teen enthusiastically, feeling accomplished only when he let out a laugh at her antics.

One day, after he had wakened and showered, Eren felt odd. He couldn't quite put his finger on what it was. Assuming it was nothing, he continued on with his day as usual. He made a quick stop to see his spouse, alerting the man to the fact that he was going to see their horses.

The air outside was crisp and freshening, typical of the spring season. The climate and weather was what made it one of Eren’s favored season.

A lot of the horses were out for squad training. Although Eren immediately noticed the absence of Erwin’s white steed - apparently he had gone to the inner walls to meet with Zackly and alert him to Eren’s situation. He could only imagine how that conversation would go.

A familiar whinny caught his attention then. He broke into a smile as he went to the stall that housed his elegant mare. “Hey Ginger,” he called, petting her soft snout.

She tossed her head a bit, low nickers escaping her as she did.

Eren chuckled, “Yeah, I missed you too.”

“Oh! Hey Eren!”

He turned to the familiar voice with a smile, “Hey Armin.”

The blonde dismounted and led his horse into its stall, “Convinced Corporal Levi to let you outside, huh?”

“Nah,” Eren laughed, “he actually encouraged it. But did have some.. commentary on my perimeter limits.”

Armin cracked a small smile of his own, “Well that's understandable. How are you feeling today?” His hands were occupied undoing the buckles on his saddle and sliding off the bridle.

Eren shrugged, focusing affections on his appreciative mare. “I don't know, just kind of off for whatever reason. Thought coming outside might help.”

Those blue eyes were inquisitive as he lowered the saddle onto a small stand just outside the stall, “Has it?”

“I haven't noticed a difference,” he replied. He shook his head shortly after, “Anyway, what have you been doing?”

Armin rolled his eyes at the change in subject, “I've been running errands and messages all day. Just got done alerting the squads out training that lunch is being prepared so they need to come back soon.”

He closed the stall door then, offering his steed a carrot. He smiled when it began crunching happily on the treat, “Hanji has had me searching for information on various subjects too. I think she's gearing up for some new experiment.”

“Errand boy today for sure,” Eren teased.

His friend rubbed at the back of his head, “Yeah yeah..” He observed the other wordlessly for a few minutes, “Do you want me to saddle up Ginger for you? A short ride might be good for you.”