Jaeger (Anime)

Mr. Jaeger (イェーガーさん) is the father of Fay and Grisha Jaeger.

Appearance
Jaeger is a middle-aged man with mild wrinkles on his forehead and face. He has short brown hair, round eyes, and wears a formal outfit with a tie underneath his clothing.

Personality
At first glance, Jaeger is a man who is respectful of his and his family's own history, yet he is incredibly scared of the repercussions regarding that. Therefore, he seems to leech on what the higher-ups tell him, as seen when officials are talking about how Grisha and Fay escaped to watch the blimp, he even calls his son an idiot. However, his choice of actions and lifestyle reveal a deep love for his family and children and a desire to see them safe and sound despite the cruelty of the world around them.

History
Jaeger was confronted by a soldier who covered up the cause of Fay's death. He demeaned himself in front of the soldier and assured him that he would teach his foolish son, Grisha, about the ills committed by their ancestors once again. He then explained to Grisha the history of their ancestors, trying to make Grisha understand the consequences of stepping out of line.

After his story, Grisha still attempted to reason with his father and that the soldier was lying. However, Jaeger did not listen and forcefully reprimanded his son, further saying devils' blood ran through their bodies and urged him not to cause his parents to meet the same fate as Fay and that all they could do was stay in the internment zone and lead simple, quiet, modest lives.

In the year 832, after raising Grisha into adulthood, he witnessed his arrest by the Marley Public Security and as a consequence became the caretaker of Zeke, his grandson.

Marley arc
In the year 854, over two decades after the arrest of their son, Grisha's now elderly parents lovingly welcome home Zeke, who returns to Liberio after the conclusion of the Marley Mid-East War.

Jaeger approaches a patient named "Kruger" (who unbeknownst to him is Grisha's second son and his grandson Eren) and introduces himself. Having noticed his conversation with Falco Grice, he tells Eren about the issues the family dealt with due to Falco's uncle's membership of the Eldian Restorationists. Noting how things got better for the Grices when Colt and Falco became Warrior cadets, Jaeger asks Kruger to stop asking Falco favors for the family's sake and advises him to reunite with his own family. When Kruger notes on how touchy he seemed about family, Jaeger mentions his children, expressing regrets about what fates befell them due to his methods before breaking down. He is then sent away by his colleagues.

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