[He doesn't, exactly. It's just that he can't think of a good reason to keep the man. In theory, Armin will find this Log Out and be fine. He clenches his fists to stop himself from reaching out and bites his tongue to keep him from calling after the man.
There's nothing to be afraid of. It isn't real, right? This stranger is perfectly comfortable walking away, when he'd stopped to begin with. It all adds up to a clear picture that says Armin will be fine.
It's still hard to hold that hope. Experience tells Armin that separation from the crowd often means death. Besides, he's never really been on his own in life. That's all he's really afraid of. It isn't a valid reason, so he doesn't try to stop the man from leaving again.]
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[He doesn't, exactly. It's just that he can't think of a good reason to keep the man. In theory, Armin will find this Log Out and be fine. He clenches his fists to stop himself from reaching out and bites his tongue to keep him from calling after the man.
There's nothing to be afraid of. It isn't real, right? This stranger is perfectly comfortable walking away, when he'd stopped to begin with. It all adds up to a clear picture that says Armin will be fine.
It's still hard to hold that hope. Experience tells Armin that separation from the crowd often means death. Besides, he's never really been on his own in life. That's all he's really afraid of. It isn't a valid reason, so he doesn't try to stop the man from leaving again.]