Erin sat quietly around the table in her survey uniform not making eye contact with anyone. Everyone was staring at her like some weird animal and it was creeping her out; about the only people who treated her normally were Petra, Hange and Levi. Nothing had changed about her; apart from her new body she was still the same person on the inside.

They had just finished dinner and were now drinking tea quietly; however in this state Erin knew that if she drank she would get hiccups. So instead she sat with her head bowed and her fists in balls on her lap. She prayed that at some point Levi would say they were going back to the room; at least then she could relax a little more.

Petra who was sat opposite her gave her a sympathetic look; since Erin wasn't used to being in this form it would be very alien to her. That and it didn't help that Oluo wouldn't stop staring at the poor girl. He had never been keen on Erin back in her original form; now as a girl he acted just as cold towards her.

She cleared her throat suddenly "You know Erin; I always thought you had pretty eyes but they really stand out more in your female form" she said casually breaking the tension. Before Hange administered the drugs she had always thought Eren a cute little guy; something like a little brother to her. Now seeing that same person as a girl made the cuteness the young teen had overflow in waves.

Erin blushed and looked up shyly to face Petra; she had never really received a compliment before in either form. She swallowed nervously "You...You mean it?" she said shyly. Somehow to hear such a thing from someone as girly as Petra was it felt very soothing; especially because she was a tomboy in either forms.

Petra smiled "Of course; I wish my eyes were as pretty as yours" she said sweetly. She had come to accept her colour of eyes; but as a child she had wished for blue ones. Eren's eyes were a piercing teal green and were utterly stunning; you could get lost in them for hours and let time pass freely.

Erin squirmed in her seat quietly; she wasn't used to receiving compliments and mainly insults. She wasn't nicknamed "Suicidal bastard/Bitch" for nothing; but some of them could be quite cruel. A lot of them were based on him/her being a mama's boy or how Mikasa was always saving his/her ass. There were a few people who threw shade below the belt that even Jean and Connie thought were below the belt.

Levi saw her squirming and raised an eyebrow "What's up brat? You need the bathroom?" he said bluntly his tone hinting humour. A few of the other core members tried not to choke on their drinks; a few others coughed awkwardly. There were few in the team that could actually handle Levi's dark humour.

"Captain!" Petra scolded crossly. That would have been fine had Erin been in his male form; but saying it to the young cop as a girl was not appropriate. Hell saying such things to a girl was considered harassment; even if Levi was a superior.

Levi ignored Petra's outburst and kept his gaze on Erin; she looked even cuter when she was embarrassed. He was looking forward to getting more reactions out of her in the future. His primal nature wondered what kind of face she would make when she was writhing beneath someone as sensations hit her in waves.

Erin swallowed awkwardly "I...I'm not really used to compliments" she said quietly. When you spent a large part of your life being insulted; hearing nice things became alien. A few other members including Levi were stunned; did Erin's mother never say nice things to him? Did the other trainee corps bully the kid?

Petra smiled and ruffled Erin's hair "Well get used to it; coz here we dish em out like second helpings at a family dinner!" she said cheerfully. The idea of someone bullying Erin upset her; nobody deserved to be treated in such a way; because during these times allies were needed not more enemies.

Erin's expression softened and she look at Petra quietly; a small smile appeared on her face. She felt relieved to have an older sister figure like Petra on the team; it would be helpful over her time as a girl.

Despite the fact that she was a soldier who faced danger every day; Petra was unusually optimistic and gentle. She never once acted coldly or treated Erin with disrespect; hell she didn't even treat her like a kid either.

"Um...Petra-san?" Erin said hesitantly.

"Hmm?" Petra said curiously her smile still on her face; God Erin was so cute she would have made chocolate melt.

Erin hummed nervously hesitating; she hated embarrassing people and right now she was probably going to do so. But Petra was just so nice and she looked up to her in a way; mainly for being the only female member on Levi's team.

Levi sighed heavily; as a girl Erin's indecisiveness was both annoying and cute. However he wasn't in the mood for it; so she would have to just come out and say it. "You obviously have something on your mind Erin; so just say it before Petra falls asleep" he said crossly sipping his tea.

Erin bit her lip and closed her eyes "CAN I CALL YOU BIG SISTER?!" she cried loudly her tone filled with anxiety. The entire room went quiet and not a word was spoken; everyone's expressions went blank except for Levi's.

"SO CUTE!" Petra burst out suddenly glomping Erin; she couldn't stand it he was just too fucking cute. She knew Eren had admired her before but hearing it as a girl was just too much. Her heart melted with how cute she was.

She had been born an only child with no siblings; so having a younger scout think of her that way was lovely. But when it was Eren of all people; then it was just too damn cute.

Erin was caught off guard by Petra's sudden show of affection and almost fell over. She blinked innocently as Petra smothered her.

Petra pulled away quickly her brown eyes shining with adoration "You can call me big sister as much as you want Erin; If you ever need anything just come to me!" she said excitedly trying not to cry from happiness.

Erin felt a feeling of relief wash over her. The fact that she would have another female member on the team to help her out was a relief. It was confusing enough being trapped in this form.

Levi smiled slightly; he was glad to see Petra so happy with Erin. He had heard she was an only child from Hange; being able to have a younger scout think of her as an older sister must be very emotional for her.

Petra noticed his smile and smirked "So captain you aren't miserable; it seems Erin's sweet gesture warms even your heart" she teased cheekily.

It was rare that Levi ever showed any form of emotion in front of anyone; while he wasn't heartless he never changed his expression. When he did it was incredibly rare; so they always called him out when he did.

Levi clicked his teeth crossly; god the minute he changed his expression from something serious he was automatically popular. "Not really; just means someone else can babysit Erin when I'm too busy" he muttered crossly.

He didn't really mind looking after Erin; though it could be tiring. In his new female form the brat was a lot easier to deal with; and all her mannerisms he found annoying before were now cute.

However there was no way in hell he was ever going to admit such a thing; if people knew he was capable of being a softy he would never hear the end of it.

Petra's smirk grew; she had caught him and he was trying to deny it "Softy" she muttered playfully under her breath. While he was capable of being the most merciless and blood thirsty being known to man; he was also capable of being the most gentle, tender and caring individual too.

Levi glared at her sharply anger and embarrassment filling him; he hated how well his best friend could read him. It wasn't even funny how well she knew him sometimes; because she could tease the crap out of him.

"Whatever" he muttered coldly sipping his tea. He was capable of being a gentle person; however he would never admit that to anyone. never