One day I will find the perfect Timebomb fanfic, and if I don’t, then I pray that my creative block will free me

On the one hand Silco ABSOLUTELY DID NOT deserve what Vander did to him, it was absolutely horrific and he is such a tragic character.

On the other hand, given how this mf monologues constantly and makes it his life mission to cause maximum psychic damage to anyone he interacts with at all times, it's a bit of a shock he didn't get throttled sooner

In my mind, this is what happened after Ekko talked Jinx off the ledge.

Also, first time using digital tools! That was fun! Definitely doing more!

Reasons to be missed

A lot of people have been TimeBomb shippers since Jinx was introduced in 2013, others shipped them after the Bridge. For me it all clicked into place with Season 2 Act 3. I love Episode 7, but what happened was I started thinking about that beautiful unknown between Ekko saving Jinx and them diving into battle together. Did they reconcile? Did they apologise to each other? Did they express their true feelings? Did Jinx feel the same way? Did they agree to be... something, for what little time they had left? I started yearning for Mainverse Jinx and Ekko to be together once and for all, but I also treasured that pain of knowing they wouldn't be. TimeBomb, for me, is a sweet forever open wound, a longing for, as Sting says, what could have been.

When did you become a TimeBomber? What aspect of their relationships fascinated you the most when you started?

Been rotating that last episode in my head

Locked within the walls of the Shiganshina district, Eren and the Reiner have their second, and I think final, showdown. This rematch has been a long time coming, and after everything that’s happened, I believe it is very important that Eren defeats Reiner here.

The walls create a sort of caged match for the two – there’s no running away, and it is highly unlikely that Bertolt will be able to bail Reiner out like last time due to Armin’s advice. It seems fitting that Shiganshina, the place where the two first met, be the place where their conflict comes to its climax.

Eren and Reiner have perhaps the most complex rivalry in the series. It’s more pronounced than Mikasa vs Annie or Levi vs Kenny because Eren and Reiner’s story is the tale of the fallen friend. Eren and Annie had a similar relationship of mutual respect and friendship, but Reiner was more than a friend or mentor to Eren; he was his brother and idol. Before Levi even showed up, it was Reiner that Eren idolized most and wanted desperately to be. His courage, leadership, strength, wisdom and especially his kind heart inspired Eren during a time when the world was cruel for an orphaned boy. Meanwhile, in Eren, Reiner found a kindred spirit of a soldier. Despite his identity as a Titan-shifter, deep down Reiner really does value the things he stood for as a trainee. He was so convinced he and Eren were like-minded that he presumed Eren would be completely on board with being captured if it meant protecting humanity, which Reiner also grew fond of.

Both Eren and Reiner are defined by their determination. Both seek to reclaim their former homes and will do anything in their power to do so. They are both passionate soldiers, inspire their teammates with courageous words, and have proven willing to sacrifice themselves if it meant protecting a friend (Eren for Armin, and Reiner for Connie). They are different sides of the same coin. They both even have a childhood friend with self-esteem problems!

I predicted a long time ago that Reiner will not survive the series, and I think his fate is close at hand. Whether or not Eren is the one who ends him, I’m not sure, but as a character, Reiner serves as a sort of shadow to Eren, being the man he wants to be, but at the same time fighting for a cause Eren could never approve of. I hope Eren will decisively defeat Reiner this time rather than be interrupted by someone. It is important that Eren prove how far he has come as both a Titan-shifter and person by overcoming (in my opinion) his greatest rival and his greatest inspiration.

Ch.75 has Eren showcasing his new hardening abilities, adapting the Female Titan’s fighting style of quick dodges and hard, crystallized strikes. Reiner also seems to have a few hidden tricks up his sleeve, as seen when he produced armored claws to scale the walls with and also having flexible control over his brain activity to survive lethal spine severing. I think back to Ch.16 with trainee Reiner giving Eren advice for his 3DMG and encouraging him not to give up, to stick with the soldier path. It’s all been leading to this. I’m looking forward to how the fight will progress and where Reiner’s story leads. I hope you enjoyed reading!

“Je t'aime” in Ma Meilleure Ennemie being the only time “I love you” is said in the whole show.