This is one of the most well written fanfctions of this anime I’ve ever read. The way you portrayed the corrupt government and their fear was absolutely perfect. Just like the show. The speeches you wrote were just as good as the actual script would be in the anime. If they put this scene in the anime I wouldn’t know it was written by a fan! The “apparently only the scouts are subject to the law” (not exact quote) especially impressed me and made me think “who tf wrote this it’s amazing!” It made me think of current events. The balm movement. The corrupt police system. Where the police aren’t subject to the law for some reason. You also stuck to the characters incredibly well. Especially Levi. I’ve read too many fan fictions where Levi’s character was so off. Either way to kind or just saying things Levi wouldn’t say. The quotes from Levi In this fan fiction were exactly What Levi would say. You are an incredibly talented writer.

Well damn, I’m really late it’s 2020 but I had to say, THIS FIC WAS AMAZING! as someone who has dealt with self harm I really like how well this is written. The squad, Levi, his friends, it all came together really well. Personally, when I’m feeling shitty about something, I like to make my favorite fictional characters feel crappy to so I am living for this! Thank you for putting this out there and writing and posting this. 11/10 :)

I expecting Erin to say he Is a killerr

I am crying.

great job this is an amazing story! 3

Y'now what? F u man! You're making me cry and become teary-eyed... I love this, it's like a drug. I want more angst.

I love this already :)

thanks so much for keeping this in-character and in-anime lol idk what else to call it. i dont particularly enjoy modern aus much. i myself am not depressed, and i dont think its a possibility for me (i 'lack any feeling of sympathy or empathy' as my old friends once said) but in my own twisted way, i like reading these types of stories. keep up the good work!

Thank you

jesus christ this is dark

This is one of the few well-written, accurate Cannon angst fics I’ve read. You portrayed Eren so well and made it believable for him to turn to self harm. As someone who struggles with it, I can certainly say all of this is accurate. Great job! I wish I had found this earlier, but I tend to stick to Ao3 where I have an account. For some reason I can’t log into mine here. But anyways, amazing story! Keep it up!

I wish I had supportive friends like that. Mine are too wrapped up in their own worlds to care about mine. They have damn everything, yet they cut over stupid things like not being able to go to the concerts, and then use the scars to guilt-trip me.
They don't notice when I'm upset, they didn't notice when I was crying because my grandfather was GODDAMN DYING in a hospital and I wasn't allowed to see him.
And people wonder why I prefer imaginary worlds to reality.

I love the story do much
But i got one question... WHERES MIKISA, WOULDN'T SHE BE WORRIED ABOUT HIM. ESPECIALLY WHEN HE FIRST STARTED CUTTING HIMSELF!?
I AM VERY CONFUSED

*SQUEALS N HOLLERS*
Hii, I’ve read finish this story and
OH. MY. GODS, this is a MASTERPIECE!
Not only did ya accurately portray self-harm in its entirety, your pacing for the story was incredibly smooth- not too fast nor too slow. I have to say, this fanfic is so fucking good, it should be Canon. And no shit, coz you totally deserve it! (sorry bout the bad language) Your story is the most solid out of every self-harm fics I’ve ever read. The whole situation and the drama were well-handled, and your explanation for the emotional trauma and over-negative thoughts are completely justifiable. Not a stone left unturned or a point vaguely written. As if that wasn’t enough, you had full grasp of everyone’s personality, and were able to dabble with multiple characters at a go. It is truly amazing. Mad respect for your kickass writing bro. Your fanfics are a gem, and I think of myself as fortunate for chancing upon this diamond in the rough.
Though my case is not as serious as your other reviewers (depression and stuff), I tend to think very negatively of myself when left alone, and it makes me feel overwhelmed at times. I don’t cut, but I do peel off my skin with my nails. (again sorry for these irrelevant details) Through therapy and all the love and support I get around me, I understood that self-loathing is a vicious cycle, and reading your fanfiction really makes me feel like I’m not alone, ya noe, since ya were able to write out my feeling through Eren’s, I felt like someone kinda understood what I was thinking. It is healing to me, your works. Kudos to ya! And I look forward to more!

I was rereading this, and it’s still just as great as I remember. Love the story.