It feels like there's a bell between your ears, ringing so loudly that you can't see straight. Everything's passing by you like a blur, the walls of headquarters, a few other people walking in the other direction. You have no idea who they are or even where you're headed.

Reiner and Bertolt. Enemies of humanity.

You've lived alongside them for years, sparred with them, ate with them, laughed with them,

hugged

them, and all this time, they've been responsible for-

Something lightly taps your cheek. "Oi. Snap out of it."

"What?" you say stupidly.

"Get your shit together." You're trying to comprehend what Levi's saying, but his voice is competing with the ringing in your ears. You blink rapidly, trying to refocus. He sighs. "L," Levi says firmly. "Come on. Sit down."