[ For better or worse, Levi hasn't had to experience the world without Erwin; either in this one or their own. He's since learned that he does lose him soon after the last point in time they remember - apparently he should have broken his stupid legs, but it had always been an empty threat, and Erwin had been so determined that nothing would have stopped him, regardless.
But he understands. There is joy in knowing that every day here is time they would never have at home together. It isn't easy, loving someone you know is doomed to die.
Jean had said that the two of them were better over the years. Levi is quietly glad that it's true, that he gets to see the change in her, that she's allowed herself to come to him like this. That, too, he can appreciate - just how hard it is to admit when you need someone to listen and understand you. It's still hard for him, really. But it makes him happy to know that she trusts him, that they all still seem to, enough for this. Maybe he doesn't fuck up on absolutely everything, at least. ]
...yeah. He does, if we can get him to calm the fuck down. [ Unlikely to happen any time soon, unfortunately. ]
All of you deserve that. It's not perfect here, but it's a hell of a lot better than where we were before in some ways. Don't get lazy, but don't be afraid to relax a little, okay?
[ Levi starts to sit back again, drawing his hands away unless it seems like Mikasa still wants to hang on. But when they do separate, there's a hint of gold on his left hand. He picks up his tea again. ]
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[ For better or worse, Levi hasn't had to experience the world without Erwin; either in this one or their own. He's since learned that he does lose him soon after the last point in time they remember - apparently he should have broken his stupid legs, but it had always been an empty threat, and Erwin had been so determined that nothing would have stopped him, regardless.
But he understands. There is joy in knowing that every day here is time they would never have at home together. It isn't easy, loving someone you know is doomed to die.
Jean had said that the two of them were better over the years. Levi is quietly glad that it's true, that he gets to see the change in her, that she's allowed herself to come to him like this. That, too, he can appreciate - just how hard it is to admit when you need someone to listen and understand you. It's still hard for him, really. But it makes him happy to know that she trusts him, that they all still seem to, enough for this. Maybe he doesn't fuck up on absolutely everything, at least. ]
...yeah. He does, if we can get him to calm the fuck down. [ Unlikely to happen any time soon, unfortunately. ]
All of you deserve that. It's not perfect here, but it's a hell of a lot better than where we were before in some ways. Don't get lazy, but don't be afraid to relax a little, okay?
[ Levi starts to sit back again, drawing his hands away unless it seems like Mikasa still wants to hang on. But when they do separate, there's a hint of gold on his left hand. He picks up his tea again. ]
Drink it before it gets cold.