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Fray (Part 1)

Levi watched as Erwin and Hange 's carriage disappeared down the road, leaving for the Capital. He already felt lonely. It was going to be a long few days until they returned.

At least there was plenty to keep him busy in their absence. His first task, before he even looked at his assignments from Erwin, was to find Mike. He strode straight to the san and, as expected, found the Squad Leader at Nanaba 's bedside. Nanaba was sitting upright, eating a bowl of runny oatmeal.

Levi dropped to a seat beside Mike and peered at Nanaba. 'How are you feeling, blondie? '

She gave him a polite smile. 'Recovery 's slow but steady, Captain. '