[ Companionable silence has always suited him fine; Levi is content to mull over some thoughts as he makes his way through scone and tea, chewing slowly. He needs to speak with Erwin. Maybe Mikasa, if for no other reason than to just make it Perfectly Clear that she can't actually kill Erwin if she manages to find a reason for it.
His focus returns when Jean finally speaks again. Levi just grunts, sets his cup down before wiping at his mouth with his napkin. ]
Just yell at it. [ That's always worked for him. ] When you get it, I can show you where I've been training.
You've had four extra years, Kirstein. I better be impressed.
[ He's used to it. He took over Hange's job handling logistics and supplies; he liked when he handed paperwork to Levi, because it always came back signed and Levi never tried to make idle chatter with him.
He snorts a bit. ]
Should I try kicking it too?
[ Still, he's reassured that Levi seems convinced it'll work. He smiles wide despite his tired expression. ]
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His focus returns when Jean finally speaks again. Levi just grunts, sets his cup down before wiping at his mouth with his napkin. ]
Just yell at it. [ That's always worked for him. ] When you get it, I can show you where I've been training.
You've had four extra years, Kirstein. I better be impressed.
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He snorts a bit. ]
Should I try kicking it too?
[ Still, he's reassured that Levi seems convinced it'll work. He smiles wide despite his tired expression. ]
Wouldn't dream of disappointing you, Captain.
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[ That's a better expression. His own eyes narrow a little, crinkling at the edges that seems to often substitute for satisfaction. ]
Good.