.:The City Underground:.
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The plan had been a double-edged sword that could have either saved Eren's life or far from it, getting him killed once and for all. With no time to hesitate, no one thought things through, though. On the spur of the moment, it was something that just happened. Levi jumped in the scene and nor even having his opponent with his hands tied and helpless, did he measured his actions. Somehow he had to make his presentation believable. His perennial lack of expression came in handy too. Yet, and this was an idea he got a little bit too late, maybe indeed he pushed the limit way too far breaking his tooth. But at least the plan had come to a satisfactory ending. More or less.
Leaning against the wall, Levi observed the teenager with attention. At sight, he didn't seem to be such big of a deal: a mere lad. And yet… he had accepted him as a member of the Recon Corps. It was his determination to kill Titans, the blood lust his eyes reflected what got Levi's attention. Just for a minute, he could see through the deceitful weak appearance Eren gave, and caught a glimpse of his true potential underneath. Whether that meant salvation or condemnation, was a completely different matter. But whatever the answer was, Levi wasn't about to regret his decision. So he abruptly dropped himself on the sofa and enjoyed very much the horror expression he got from Eren and how he immediately let go of Erwin's hand in a reflex.
"I wonder, Eren. Do you hate me?"
His green eyes grew bigger. Despite how hard Eren found to put his thoughts into words while being intimidated by his Captain's death stare, the answer to that question came unexpectedly easy. He remembered meeting Levi on other occasions and how much he used to admire him. The first time he had actually locked eyes with him was during the Trost operation. Levi saving his and his two best friends life. And then at his cell, when he'd called him something similar to a "scum". I'll take responsibility for him. If he betrays us or goes berserk, I'll put him down without hesitation.
"No. I understand it was necessary." Eren said at last. He would have never thought of hating Levi for beating him up when he was the reason he was still breathing. Fear him, on the other hand…
"Glad to hear that."
In their previous encounters, Levi had always treated Eren in a cold and harsh manner and made blatant clear he could murder him. Now, for some reason, he looked more relaxed. Something the kid appreciated. He didn't want to screw things up due to his nervousness. And mean Levi proved to be capable of triggering his clumsy self.
Before the conversation between them could go on any further, Hanji interrupted. There, from the interaction between her and the Captain, Eren understood Levi wasn't exactly a cold-hearted guy. You don't call someone you don't care about a "freak" in such a way. No, it couldn't be.
おい,ささっと答えろ,クズ野郎,お前がしたいことはなんだ.
Hello, I'm writing this to put my english at practice. It sucks living in an english-speaking country and not being able to communicate properly. So if you see any mistake, call me out, please.