It felt as if the former high commander of a large military strong-hold had died away with the loss of his arm. He was a distraught and….half of the man that he used to be. He didn't seem to hold the same clout as he did before, he was feeble and a hollow, meaningless cause.

And as I sat on his desk in front of him as he sat at his desk, his melancholy, uninspiring eyes traced my face, as if he was seeking something out something that wasn't quite there. He had the slightest tinge of inquisitiveness. He still seemed to want to know everything about my person, even after knowing most of my past that many other soldiers hadn't, and knowing me on more personal levels, he still wanted more from me, which felt rather… sinfully humorous. He still wanted to know me despite the fact I could care less for him.

But yet, I could understand why he was such a shell of a man.

He had sacrificed an arm in order to allow the others to go on, and even though he lost an arm, he still managed to save Eren in the end. Hell, I couldn't even stop that titan from devouring his arm. I couldn't do anything… I was virtually useless.

And I remember the day clearly when he came back from the mission. He was rushed to the infirmary. It was a long day… most thought that he was going to die. I had a bit more faith in him, actually, despite the fact that most people thought that I was an incredibly rude person to be around. I actually thought he was going to live. He may be human, but he was built like the Armored Titan.

After that day, I would take walks with him around the camp at night before it was time for everybody to head to bed, a set curfew made in the camp with the exception of guard duty. He didn't talk all that much, he didn't have all of the magnificent ideas that he used to have. He just kind of stared into the sunset, as if it was the most amazing thing that's ever graced his eyes… and I wouldn't blame him. If I had nearly died, I'd appreciate every last moment that I had… especially those lovely sunsets.

And yet, as I sit here on his desk, I still wondered. What did he plan on doing in the future?

"Hey Levi, I think it's about time that you settle down… you deserve a good life." Mused Erwin out-loud, still staring at me with a rather intent gaze.

Now honestly, this did surprise me. He expected me to settle down, yet I was one of the only experienced captains and one of the most experienced titan-slayers? Not a chance.

Plus I was still repenting for all of the crimes I have committed against the higher powers.

"Not a chance, Erwin, are you sure you're not talking about yourself? Find yourself a nice woman and settle down."

"I never had the chance to settle down, Levi. I didn't know how long I was going to live, I didn't want to put a family through that, whether it be a husband or a wife. Trust me, I've always wanted to settle down, though I never got the chance to…well, before what happened."

His response was a bit… saddening. Erwin deserved to have a good life, he really did. He was a great man, he was a great leader, and he would sure as hell make a good father. And as much as I hated to admit it, he was the most respectable being I have ever met.

"Please Levi, be happy…for me."