[It's a weary feeling, to wonder how many times he'll have to explain this, and how, without telling the whole ugly story. So many feel owed an explanation as to his emptiness. Is it not enough to simply know that he's empty and carry on regardless? He has nothing more to give. He doesn't want to wrestle with how to say why.

[The food is done reheating. Eren sets loads up a plate and places it in front of Luz, along with utensils. He doesn't get himself anything yet; leans back against the counter with his arms crossed.]

This is the way that I am now. [Stated outright - a fact.]

I won't bother explaining what caused it. Quite frankly, I don't want to.

What I need you to understand is that it won't change.

You're a friend of mine. That can still be true. So is this, though. [He sounds tired; feels it.]