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Following the incident, Captain Voss is imprisoned while Erwin investigates his treatment of other soldiers. The Scouts discover that Voss had been deliberately targeting Destiny because he believed her reputation came from being Levi’s sister. Destiny’s injuries force her to remain in the infirmary for several days. Levi refuses to leave her alone, although he insists he is only there because he doesn’t trust the medics to keep her from doing something stupid. “You’ve been sitting in that chair for six hours,” Destiny tells him. “I’m cleaning my blades.” “You finished cleaning them five hours ago.” “They were filthy.” “You’ve sharpened the same blade nine times.” Levi glares at her. “Go to sleep.” Destiny smirks. “You were worried about me.” “I’m beginning to wish he’d kicked you harder.” “No, you aren’t.” Levi becomes silent. Destiny’s smile fades when she notices the guilt hiding behind his cold expression. “You couldn’t have known,” she says gently. “I should have.” “Levi—” “I saw the bruises yesterday.” “And I told you they came from training.” “You lied.” “You would have murdered him.” “I’m still considering it.” Destiny reaches out and takes his hand. “I needed to handle it myself.” Levi looks down at their joined hands. “You don’t always have to.” Neither of them says anything after that. They don’t need to. Meanwhile, Petra lectures Destiny for hiding the abuse. Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Jean, Connie, Sasha, Ymir, Krista, Marco, and Reiner begin taking turns visiting her, although most of them pretend they are only delivering reports. Sasha brings food. Connie brings terrible jokes. Armin brings books. Mikasa quietly offers to help Destiny dispose of Voss’s body if Erwin releases him. “I appreciate the offer,” Destiny tells her. “We could make it look like a Titan attack,” Mikasa suggests. Eren stares at her. “Inside the walls?” Mikasa considers this. “Then we’ll need a better plan.”