Member
Gabriel Moreau - Wall Maria: Shiganshina District
Gabriel felt his heart flutter at the acceptance these few kids showed him. Even if it wasn't much, he felt comfortable near them almost immediately. He smiled slightly at Jade and nodded his head. "I work at the antique stall on the corner in the marketplace. It's not a very good job...but it pays well enough. I can get a lot of steel coins in just a few hours.". He reached towards the basket and took a few bites before he noticed a stranger approach them. Perhaps the others had known Reese, but not Gabriel. He watched the boy curiously come up to them joyfully.
"I don't think we've met before?". He looked up and down at the boy, trying to size him up and wondering how he might act. In a way, Gabriel seemed constantly paranoid with new people, always watching them silently. In the end however, he decided to shrug it off, going back to eat. After a few bites, he sat in silence as he listened to the others speak. It was already clear that Gabriel wasn't one to talk too much, but there was somethijg comforting about his presence, as if he was watching over them like a silent guardian.
Of course, that feeling changed immediately after the Titan appeared. Gabriel launched up onto his feet. His mind began to twist into confusion and panic. He had believed everything was fine the minute he began to calm down and enjoy himself - that was his mistake, he believed. There wasn't any time to rest. As he noticed the others starting to react, he spoke up as confidently as he could. Gabriel was almost an expert at hiding his true emotions. His voice rang to the other kids near him as he shouted out what seemed to be a miserable excuse of a command, like a child playing soldier. "Group up back at the boats! We can board them quickly if we try not to waste any time getting there! Don't try to grab anything you need unless it's vital! Go!"
As soon as he had finished speaking, Gabriel was off towards the canal. He swerved through the streets, avoiding large groups of fleeing civilians so he wouldn't get crushed or worse...attract a Titan. His heart began to beat rapidly as he tried keeping his cool; his mind raced as he thought of his mother and younger brothers. Had they begun leaving the house? Can mother get away fast enough in her wheelchair? Were they stuck? Have they already been- no. He refused to believe or even think of that possibility. His pace began to accelerate as he raced towards his home.
When he arrived, he was relieved to see the house wasn't destroyed. Even better was that there were no signs of his family inside. They had gotten away...but he knew it wasn't over yet. He ran to the front door of his house...until a large foot blocked his path outisde the door. He stood silently, not daring to move a muscle. The titan continued on it's path with a heavy, yet somehow silent stride. Perhaps it was fear that allowed it to so easily sneak up on him - after all, he felt that the tiniest drop of sweat might reveal his location. With newfound courage, Gabriel sprinted outside once more, making his way towards the canal, avoiding the Titans like a plague through the use of alleys and secret paths that he had memorized from his time in his gang.
