[At the mention of Alois' name, Eren's expression darkens some and he can't resist sneering a little. That prick. But this isn't about that and Eren twists the cup of tea around on its plate.]

You're one of my first friends in a long time too.

[Mumbled.]

And you're the first person I ever felt- you know.

[He looks up from under his bangs at Rui.]

I um- don't really wanna mess it up. I don't want to lose you either as a friend or..or more.