#like i may be a pig but damn if my internal monologue is not THE ana girl dream

[crossingthewaters]

btw no one does 4n4 like latinxs do 4n4. like idk what they put in the water but jesus christ we did not come to play

[darlingpoppet]

Translation of the Erwin and Levi story, "The Crumbled Castle Gate" (CD drama version)

[Cross-posted from twitter]

This audio drama is an adaptation of a short story originally made for AU smartpass and later published as bonus material with the Japanese tankobon. (fan translation of the short story version is here). The audio was included with 5 other short story tracks which came with the Final Season DVD/blu-ray sets as special features. The following is a translation of the audio transcript.

Narration: The entrance to the old castle served also as an opening to the stone wall that surrounded its entirety. Although it had already decayed, what once was a sturdy wooden gate lay fallen on the ground. Above the gate and wall, there was a covered space for people to come and go, and there they could hide to shoot arrows through open holes. It was evidence that humans once fought on a large scale. It was long ago, when knights in armour battled one another. (Footsteps) Levi: What are you looking at, Erwin? Erwin: Oh is that you, Levi? What about Eren? Is he underground? L: I left him with Petra and the others. He might be out and about, but it’s under Hanji’s authorisation. E: That’s fine, then. (Footsteps) L: Is right over there the direction of the royal capital? E: Yes. Can you see it? L: The royal capital? E: An archer has to bend down to shoot their arrow. It must be easy for them to see what’s going on outside. L: What are you trying to say? E: The stones that make up the walls are also thick. The rain can’t blow in, so the view is not obstructed and you can see well. Though it’s a shame that it’s raining, it is a magnificent castle. L: Hanji also said that it’s quite solid. E: If there were to be a war with the monarchy, this would become a strategic location. L: (laughs) That’s no laughing matter, even if you’re joking. The central government is already keeping an eye on us when it comes to Eren. No, not just the government… all of those fucking pigs whose self-preservation is their top priority. Now more than ever you’re in a position where you have to refrain from making such disturbing statements. E: If you’re the only one listening, no one will be able to complain. L: Suit yourself. ([Internal monologue] I can never read Erwin’s thoughts or movements. Even still, the reason I can obey Erwin is for the sake of the final results we’ve been working toward since he became the commander, and because of his infinite determination. If he thinks it is necessary for the liberation of mankind, he’d be willing to turn even the king into an enemy. There’s no use thinking about it. The king and other powers that be have been irrelevant since the beginning. He dedicated his heart for humanity’s freedom.) [Talking aloud] What was so fun earlier about doing nothing but fervently looking outside? E: There wasn’t anything fun about it in particular. I don’t really know why but, I’m just looking around at where I’m standing from up on this high place. L: (laughs) You really are a funny guy. It’s not just that you think outside the box. You were born into a normal household but you joined the Survey Corps, and you go through all this trouble diving into a hell crawling with titans just so you can free humanity. E: It’s not just those who were born poor who are dissatisfied with the status quo. There are just too many things we still don’t understand. What kind of world is outside the walls? Who are the titans? Where did they come from? How should humanity fight in order to exterminate them? L: Who knows. You’re the ones whose job it is to think. I just kill titans, that’s it. E: You’re right. In any case, to me everything inside these walls is like being inside a cage. L: For fuck’s sake, if I thought you were talking like Hanji before, now you’re sounding like the brat! E: Hanji’s knowledge of titans is by far the best in the corps. I could never hope to reach that level of sincerity. L: That damn four-eyes is nothing but a perverted weirdo. E: By ‘brat’, do you mean Eren? According to our documents, even before the fall of Wall Maria he apparently had been saying that being inside the walls is the same as spending a lifetime as livestock. I’m sure I saw it in the records left by the Garrison. L: Yeah, I also get that vibe. Sometimes he looks like an animal… he’s got the eyes of a carnivorous beast on the hunt. E: You’re right. L: He will never be able to submit. He also has hatred for the titans. His mother was eaten up. But moreover, his eyes burn with dissatisfaction for a status quo where having interest outside of the walls is forbidden, on top of frustration with himself for being so ignorant and helpless. E: You’re saying I’m the same way? L: Sometimes. E: (laughs) So you’re saying I have the eyes of a newly minted soldier in my tender years? I must look younger than I thought. L: I’m not praising you. E: I know that. (laughs) L: Tch. Well, going full throttle may be doing it your way but if you’re not careful you’ll get tripped up and you’ll be in a world of pain. E: Yes. It would be wise to proceed with everything cautiously. (rustle of fabric sound) You’ll come along with me, won’t you? (rustle of fabric sound) L: Yes. Because beyond, there has to be a clear breeze to blow away this depressing rain. Narration: The two great men of the Survey Corps stayed there waiting for the rain to stop. The wings of freedom on their backs, soaked from the downpour, looked as if they were shining more than ever.