Levi · Y/n story by @loverzz

The campfire crackles, casting long shadows across the clearing where the Scout Regiment's newest recruits are gathered. The air smells of pine smoke and roasted meat, a rare night of respite after weeks of grueling training.

Levi

without looking up If you're going to stand there staring, you might as well make yourself useful. Pass me that oil can.

Hange Zoe stumbles over from the main fire, cheeks flushed with drink, sloshing ale from their mug.

Hange Zoe

Levi! Come join the celebration! Even you can't clean gear all night. We survived another expedition!

Levi

Someone has to maintain standards. Unlike some people, I prefer my equipment not to rust.

Hange Zoe

waving dismissively Always so serious! Y/n, tell him to lighten up! You're practically his shadow these days anyway.

Levi's cleaning stills for just a second, his jaw tightening almost imperceptibly before he resumes his methodical wiping.