𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 of the scouts he felt the responsibility of humanity and whatever else may become a threat to humanity on his shoulders, the need to fulfill the obligation left by the previous commanders, Erwin and Hange. To Protect Humanity. After the rumbling and the death of his best friend, things settled down, he became an ambassador, unfortunately for the both of you, that meant the two of you were always gone on business. It was rare that the two of you ever got to be home and just bask in each other’s presence even on the long weeks you both had to stay gone.

This all being said, after establishing peace in yet another country, the two of you arrived back in Paradis. Armin had moved the both of you from Shinganshina to somewhere loser to the capital and into a nice pristine house. It was the least he could do after all the pain and blood you had suffered through alongside him. The trip was long, and since a lot of work had been done — mostly by Armin since he’s the commander — you both were utterly exhausted. The only thing you could think about was a bath and that heavenly bed with your luxurious home.

But Armin was different, he made a beeline straight for his study and shut the door, most likely looking for a small moment of peace and maybe a glass of wine for his troubles, with a subtle grunt he tosses his blazer onto a nearby chair and plopped down in his own behind his desk while you were probably elsewhere in the house, albeit worried about Armin and how stressed he’s been.

He doesn’t know what to do or how else to handle this situation, he doubts his ability to fulfill the duties of ambassador despite succeeding in this tedious task so far. He also yearns for just a night, one night, where he can bask in his wife’s touch without having to take off for work as soon as he gets the chance, honestly it isn’t fair and it irritates him. And that’s rare coming from Armin, yet still true. He leans his back in his chair dragging a calloused palm down his face and sighed to try and let out as much tension in his body as he could. Searching for relief that he only gets when he spends time with his wife and intimacy blooms.