[ When he feels that nudge and Eren's body language calming down, he'll let go of Eren's mid-section so they can start walking down the sidewalk again. If Eren's still holding onto his hand, Elliot will hang onto it and use it to gently tug him along, making sure he doesn't walk into anything or anyone.
When he apologizes? Elliot immediately responds by closing his eyes and shaking his head.]
It's not your fault. And we'll get them back.
[Even if he had worries, there was a determination to him. It was easier to have hope when there was a fixed goal in mind. Find the car, use the key. A tangible objective. He'll open his eyes and offer him a small but warm smile. ]
...Thank you, for trying to protect me from the bus.
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When he apologizes? Elliot immediately responds by closing his eyes and shaking his head.]
It's not your fault. And we'll get them back.
[Even if he had worries, there was a determination to him. It was easier to have hope when there was a fixed goal in mind. Find the car, use the key. A tangible objective. He'll open his eyes and offer him a small but warm smile. ]
...Thank you, for trying to protect me from the bus.