[“You’re important to him.” It goes without saying, but hearing it from someone else… Might be her imagination, but there’s an ache in her hand.]

That’s the first I’ve heard of it, actually. Someone being “nearby.” [Would be a more knee-jerk horrifying thought if not for, well, how this place can be.] Not that I don’t believe you.... [Something to remember for future interactions, then. Including this one.]

[An uncertain pause. She wanted to talk with Reiner, in a way, but now that they’re face-to-face....]

I’m Aubrey. [It’s easier to sound assured about that.] Eren thinks we’re the same, too.

Why would he say that to you? [Bold question, sure. Hardly considerate, context considered. Maybe she’s tired of mincing words.]