[Once Eren was settled, Rui followed suit, sitting across from him and taking his own steaming cup in both hands. For a moment he could only awkwardly study the tabletop. Then, though, he opened his mouth.]

I want to apologize properly. You and Alois are the first friends I've had in a really long time. Alois and I had a... disagreement. I don't want to have a disagreement with you, too.