Jean would go through with it regardless of Levi's approval or lack thereof; but he knows that Dolph is close to both Erwin and Levi both. Just like earning Erwin's approval about it had felt, he feels relief and joy to see the smile that crosses Levi's face.

His ribbing, while understood, has a merit of truth to it. After what Alex put Dolph through, it took a lot of work for him to feel ready for this.

"I know he will," Jean answers confidently - and then offers an abashed smile. "Because I asked if he'd be interested, before I actually went looking for a ring. I didn't want to spring it on him totally out of the blue."

He takes a sip of his tea before he continues.

"I know some of his history with Alex. I didn't want to do anything he wasn't on board with. I want to make our dreams together."