Maybe someone might think this place has made him soft. Maybe it has, but for all his reticence on his own real feelings, Levi well recognizes moments when honesty and appreciation shouldn't be held back. Of course they deserve this.
That comment doesn't pass by unnoticed. There's a little twist in his gut, a flash of sadness in his face. All of the people he misses, the ones he's endlessly grateful to have with him now, always quietly wondering if there will be a day when he wakes and they'll be gone from this place.
Better to hold onto them while they can.
His only response is a soft noise of agreement.
That question does take him by surprise, and it's plain on his face a moment before settling into a slight frown, a little bit of heat coloring the tops of his ears.
"Doing the whole song and dance, huh? Well...if you're sure we're the ones you want...yeah. I think we could do that." Then, more fondly: "We'd be happy to."
"I'm sure," Jean says with a serious look. He won't outright say that Levi is like family to him, but only because it doesn't necessarily need to be said. The whole of the scouts feels like that - or felt. The serious look breaks into a smile shortly after.
"And why not do the whole song and dance? He deserves it, and I don't think we'll end up planning on a big wedding. I think it'd make Dolph too nervous. Something small, though, with the people important to us."
They are like family; Levi would never claim to take the place of a parent, but for the subordinates who have been in his direct care...they're all deeply important to him, and that will never change.
Even if...
He shrugs. "Didn't say not to. Do whatever you both want, that's all." Ceremonies and being the center of attention even just among close people aren't for him, so even if the Labyrinth hadn't basically declared them already married, Levi still wouldn't have done much differently. But he understands that having a celebration of sorts is important to many people...and he does agree - Dolph and Jean deserve to be surrounded by people who love them.
Jean smiles again behind the edge of his tea cup at Levi thanking him.
"You're welcome, Captain. Also, now that you've tried the tarts, I have some ideas for a couple other pastry items for the shop, if you're willing to hear me out..."
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That comment doesn't pass by unnoticed. There's a little twist in his gut, a flash of sadness in his face. All of the people he misses, the ones he's endlessly grateful to have with him now, always quietly wondering if there will be a day when he wakes and they'll be gone from this place.
Better to hold onto them while they can.
His only response is a soft noise of agreement.
That question does take him by surprise, and it's plain on his face a moment before settling into a slight frown, a little bit of heat coloring the tops of his ears.
"Doing the whole song and dance, huh? Well...if you're sure we're the ones you want...yeah. I think we could do that." Then, more fondly: "We'd be happy to."
He doesn't have to ask Erwin.
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"And why not do the whole song and dance? He deserves it, and I don't think we'll end up planning on a big wedding. I think it'd make Dolph too nervous. Something small, though, with the people important to us."
You and Erwin are important to us he is saying.
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Even if...
He shrugs. "Didn't say not to. Do whatever you both want, that's all." Ceremonies and being the center of attention even just among close people aren't for him, so even if the Labyrinth hadn't basically declared them already married, Levi still wouldn't have done much differently. But he understands that having a celebration of sorts is important to many people...and he does agree - Dolph and Jean deserve to be surrounded by people who love them.
"Thanks, for asking us."
wrap?
"You're welcome, Captain. Also, now that you've tried the tarts, I have some ideas for a couple other pastry items for the shop, if you're willing to hear me out..."