Colton studied the gravel road beneath his feet, he and Adaline had been walking for three days. Massive trees covered the area, emerald green leaves blocked the sun from view. Neither had said a word all day, it just felt wrong to break the silence. Deer startled around them and birds chirped above, the air was unnaturally tense. After the last Titan attack it wasn't safe to even feel safe. The pair stopped on the trail as a tree had fallen on the path. Colton's eyes immediately darted around.

"One was here." He said, quietly, as to not attract any undue attention. "Can you see over the tree Adaline?" The much taller woman peeped over.

"The trail is empty, minus the deer, but that's no cause for concern."

Adaline was tall, very tall, above most normal men and women. She had often been teased, even being called a Titan herself; she was a fit girl, as being in the military does to anyone. Her hair was bright red, much like a newly grown rose. Compared to Colton who was nearly a foot shorter, a solid five foot-four compared to her six foot-two.

Colton Atkinson a short man, but intimidating nonetheless. Short, blonde hair lay atop his head, bright blue eyes piercing whomever he looked at; he shook his head.

"Let's go; get over this tree." Colton said. "Lock your hands and give me a boost would you?"

Adaline did as she was told, locking her hands and squatting. Colton placed his foot in her hands and she boosted him up, grabbing hold of the tree and lifting himself onto the top. He squatted and reached down, grabbing Adaline's hand and helping her up; the two jumped down the other side.

It took eight more hours of walking in silence to reach Trost, a district outcropping from Wall Rose, this are still untouched by the Titans; making it an ideal place to spend the night. The soldiers made their way to a nearby inn.

"Evenin' folks!" A raven haired man shouted from behind the bar. Colton waved in response, leading himself and Adaline to the bar. "What can I get you?"

"We were looking for a room. How much do you charge?"

"Normally? Twenty-five copper a night. But you two look like you've seen hell, and I recognize the uniform. Take any room you like, it's on the house. If you need anything, my name's Mike."

"Thank you, Mike."

"My pleasure."

Mike slid a key over the bar and started preparing his next drink. The soldiers made their way to the room. Two twin beds, a bathroom, and a small writing desk in the gestured toward the restroom.

"Go shower and change, these uniforms will attract a lot of attention. The last thing we need is people finding out there's two Scouts in town."

Colton nodded and walked into the restroom, unfastening the multitude of belts that was standard uniform. Stepping toward the shower provided.

Adaline sat at the desk and dropped her pack, pulling out a notebook and a pen.

"Dear mom and dad.

After the recent attack on Shiganshina district, we managed to stave off the titans for a small while, one of my fellow soldiers and I made it safely to Trost district. We are laying low at the moment but I hope to see you soon.

With love,

Adaline."

She folded the paper and headed down to the lobby.

"Mike?" She asked the bartender.

"Yes ma'am what can I do for you?"

"You wouldn't mind mailing this for me would you?" She slid the letter across the bar.

"Not at all."

"Thank you." She started to then away then stopped. "Oh, and if you could send some civilian clothes up to our room it would be greatly appreciated."

Mike smiled and nodded. Adaline turned away and walked back to the room,Colton was dressed in his uniform pants and shirt.

"Shower works fine, water is hot." Colton glanced out the window, it was night now. "I'm going to get to bed,I suggest you do the same."

Adaline nodded and headed to her bed, closing her eyes and slowly drifting to sleep.