[There's no more to be said about it, because Maruki's tone doesn't allow it, and then he moves on. That sort of redirection doesn't always work on Eren, and never from anyone else, but Maruki knows how to pull his focus back, ground him. The man hunkers down closer, and Eren curls around him, protective in return.]

It doesn't make sense. Neither does returning our abilities back to us. There's no reason to give someone you're holding captive power.

[Eren takes in a deep breath.]

Not unless you intend to use that power. Maybe he thinks he's building an army. We're all intended to be weapons.

[His lips start to sneer, though Maruki can't see it, Eren's chin resting on top of the man's head now.]

We see how that turned out last time.