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Loss

As

their physical separation resumed and more days passed, Erwin found himself missing Levi more and more. It felt wrong to lie alone in Trost in the bed they had so often shared. It even felt wrong in Karanes, where they had yet to spend a single night together.

It wasn 't just lonely at night. Planning the mission felt empty without Levi by his side to ask questions and make suggestions. Erwin had never realized how much he relied on his Captain to help guide his strategy. He made several more unplanned overnight trips back to the old base, telling himself it was important to gather input on his plans, supervise the new recruits, and check in on Hange 's weapons. During their visits, he and Levi would stay up late into the night talking and making love. Even with the late nights, they slept so soundly together that he always felt rested when he left. Calmer.