Smith Residence; Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. - 11:30 a.m.
Erwin had just finished texting Hange, he'd began trying to prepare Armin for what was going to ensue in either a day or three to four days, depending on if they fly or drive, he still needs to talk or text Hange about it. Armin was finishing one of his books before lunch in about an hour or so.
Erwin was finishing preparing and plating his and Armin's lunches when his phone pinged.
L: Eyebrows
E: Hi Levi, what is it?
L: Shitty Glasses has been texting me for the past half hour
E: And that's a problem?
L: She's talking about how she's taking her brat to see your brat
E: Yeah, Eren's apparently going to 'assemble' all of the kids together into some team
L: Seriously?
E: IDK, she didn't tell me much
L: Well then ask her
E: I'll let you know if I get anything
L: I have to go pick up my brat from her dance class and take her to her gymnastics class
L: I sound like some middle-age housewife
E: Haha
L: I know where you live eyebrows
E: I don't doubt that
L: And tell shitty glasses to stop texting me
Armin's voice pulled him back to reality, stopping his thinking Levi's life in Tokyo with Mikasa, and back to his life with Armin. "E-Erwin? What are you laughing at?" Armin asked, sliding himself into one of the seats at the table. Erwin finished plating Armin and his lunches, and walked them over to the table, placing one in front of each of them.
Erwin gave another laugh. "Don't worry about it Armin, I was just texting one of my old friends." Erwin said. Both of them began eating their lunches in silence. After a few moments, Erwin remembered that he hadn't told Armin let that Hange and Eren would be coming.
Erwin waited until after both of them had finished their meals to tell Armin about Eren and Hange's upcoming visit. Hoping to keep it at that until they were actually here, then have that conversation. "Armin, before you return to your room or to the library, I have something you will be pleased to know." Erwin alluded.
The illusion and excitement of learning something new from his guardian. "What is it Erwin?" Armin asked, his interest peaked, remembering his earlier conversations with Eren, "Does it have something to do with Eren?" Armin asked.
Erwin gave another one of his hearty laughs, similar to the one he had when he was texting Levi earlier. "Yes, it is about Eren. He, and his guardian Hange, are going to be visiting us very soon." Erwin answered, taking the dishes from the table and placing them in the dishwasher.
He waited for a moment, listening for either Armin to say something or leave, or for something to distract himself temporarily. Slowly, Erwin could hear Armin shift out of his chair and walk across the floor, he could yet tell if Armin was coming towards him or heading towards the hallway. Eventually, Armin stopped near Erwin, "Do you know anything else?" Armin asked, looking pleadingly at Erwin, hoping for a little more information to be divulged from his guardian.
Erwin looked over to Armin, grabbing his phone of the counter and reopening his previous messaging conversation with Hange, in hopes of getting more details about their trip. "I don't know anything right now, but, I am texting Ms. Zoe right now to try and obtain some more information for you." Erwin explained, only then removing his gaze from the young boy to his phone's screen.
E: Hange, when are you two coming exactly?
H: Aw, do you want to see me already?
E: Actually, Armin really wanted to know what time you two would be getting here
H: We should be there in about 6 hours
E: Alright, see you then
E: And Levi said to stop texting him
H: Aww, no fun
E: Where is your plane landing?
H: Logan International
H: See you later Erwin, we're getting on the plane now
E: Bye Hange
When Erwin placed his phone back onto the counter and looked back up towards where Armin was standing, seeing Armin looking back at him trying to hide his excitement but failing miserably. "Do you know anything about Eren and Ms. Zoe?" Armin asked.
Erwin looked back at his phone briefly before flitting his attention back to Armin. "Well, considering that it's," Erwin started, looking at his watch, taking a dramatic pause, "almost noon. And their flight is about 6 hours and the airport is a half hour drive. We will be leaving to meet Eren and Ms. Zoe at 5:30 and they will arrive at about 6:00." Erwin explained. Armin thanked Erwin quickly ran down the hallway and back up the stairs to his room. Erwin truly hoped that this was the right thing to do, and the children won't get hurt in the process.