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First of all - don't ask.

[It's pretty clear what he's referring to. He is currently dressed in an absolutely horrendous sweater, which he keeps scratching at in annoyance. Making bets with a certain saucy language arts teacher is not recommended.]

Second, for god's sake don't listen to that Yeager kid. I'm sure most of you are smart enough to realize it, but it looks like he's under the impression that it's a "violation of his rights" to learn to keep his powers under control. Seeing as skipping classes wastes time and makes it that much harder for us to teach you how to survive once you get out of here... you see where I'm going with this. I figure if you ignore him long enough, though, he'll get the hint that he's doing more bad than good.

[And then he suddenly brightens up, with that smug grin he only has when he's making someone's life hell.]

Third, if you've got some spare time on your hands, the security club should still be taking members. Come on down, keep Officer Adachi company and bust some trouble-makers or something. Maybe you can just get someone you hate in trouble.

[Bigby, don't give them ideas. They'll take it seriously.]

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What did I ever do to you, man?

You mean I need a reason?

No. You don't.

[Bigby has a point.]

You never need a reason to fuck with someone.

[Sigh. He knows that well.]

The last thing I need's more kids on my back. That getting someone you hate in trouble part was a good one, though... That makes it sound fun.

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Don't any of you people listen? The point isn't keeping powers under control, it's being held here against my will and kept from my family! I have the right to live as I believe!

I already know how to survive.

Hey, what's not fun about fucking with people? That's what makes being a cop so much fun.

[This man was a sheriff for 15 years. Clearly, Crane was not a very good mayor.]

Club's already started meeting, right? What's a few more kids?

[Clearly enough to keep making trouble for.]

I'm gonna be honest, kid, I don't think it's us listening as much as you thinking.

Xavier's keeping you here for your own good. Because you can't survive, and this is the best place for you to be until you can. You're not making us any more likely to let you go by "protesting". You're just wasting time you should be using on your powers. Because if you don't attend those classes, you're going to lose control, and get people killed. Possibly including yourself.

Do you understand this time?

Yeah, nothing's more fun than fucking with people.

[Although it was his power that let him do that, rather than his job. Sadly, he finds it harder to do that these days. Because of rules.]

Ah, well... I'm hoping they're going to lose interest. So if you make it sound like fun, they might not!

Sounds like I need a marketing team.

[Loving grin.]

I'm thinking clearly, but you're still not listening! Yes, I can survive. I've been taught to survive my whole life! I don't care what you think, I'm not going to be silenced. If you're going to keep me here, then I'm going to keep protesting.

You just want me to be a monster, but I'll never do that again! I know what I'm doing.

Obviously, I don't understand you, because you're wrong!

[Feel the sting of Eren's masterful rejoinders!]

[Oh, this just makes him sad. He's holding back the urge to say "Oh, honey".]

You're not a monster. Believe me, I know what monsters look like. But you are a very stupid kid, and making us out as the monsters isn't gonna get you anywhere.

Thing is, we're not silencing you because of your ideals. We're silencing you because you're goddamn annoying.

Yes, I am. You don't know what I look like.

[He doesn't even know what he looks like, when he transforms. He just remembers being very big and very angry and very dangerous. Definitely a monster.]

What else am I supposed to say about people who kidnap me and hold me prisoner?

I'm glad you don't like me. I don't want anyone to like me here.

[Even though he's gotten along well with a few people. He's still going to insist that he doesn't! Except when he forgets.]

...Tell me something. Have you ever eaten a human?

[He says that pretty casually.]

[At this question, Eren just stares for a few moments, clearly horrified. When he's finally able to speak, his voice is halting.]

I... I don't know...

I—can't remember!

[He recalls only brief glimpses from his time as a monster, and afterward, no one told him what had happened. But—he's sure it was really bad. Did he... eat someone? Could that have happened?]

[Well, that reaction tells him plenty. The smile he gives Eren isn't particularly comforting... especially since his eyes are glowing gold for just a second or two.]

A monster wouldn't pause like that. Trust me.

[Eren recoils, from the smile and the glowing eyes. He hates it here, with all these mutants...]

No, I don't trust you! You're wrong! I am a monster. I'm different when I'm like that. I'm—dangerous. To everybody. And I'm not ever going to be that thing again!

Asshole.

[But he laughs. It's not that he can't appreciate the gesture.]

Ugh, but I'd rather appeal to the nerds. The last thing I need is some little shit like me.

[He's not the kind of person who wants to deal with someone like himself.]

Hey, what's with the threads? You look like Santa threw up on you. I bet there's a girl involved, right?

You're handling this in the most impressive way. Thank you.

[ He refers to Eren's network reply chain above. It's been interesting popcorning it. ]

But... Eren's my friend. He's been really kind to me...

-But boy is this a really upsetting conversation to listen to for her.-

I'm sorry about Eren sir...! He's not a bad kid, he's just lonely! I'm working really hard to try and fix his powers for him, promise...

[ Even if Eren is the one who should be putting work into that area there... Just please allow him to apologize on behalf of his awkward grumpy friend. ]

I got the feeling he doesn't really care, since he hates himself. Is that boy at least getting some sort of counseling?

Ask what?

[The sweater is clearly completely unremarkable.]

Kid... you don't even know what a monster is. In case you hadn't noticed, you're talking to one.

[He's decided to keep the golden glow in his eyes, and his teeth might even be a bit sharper. Is it Eren, or is Bigby looking a little furrier now?]

I don't think I introduced myself properly. I'm the Big Bad Wolf, and I was eating humans for breakfast before you could walk. So you don't have to like me, just trust me when I say I know what monsters look like, and you're not one of them.

[Okaaayyy so... maybe "scare the kid straight" isn't the best tactic in this scenario, but fuck if Bigby isn't fed up with playing nice. It's not like Eren's even old enough to worry about having him as a teacher.]

...Honestly I have to beg to differ.

Unless this actually works.

Well, I'm not saying he's not kind. Just that he's an idiot. They're not exclusive terms. I'm sure he's a great kid when he keeps his mouth shut.

...Weren't you about to join his protest, though?

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