Big shout out to earthlover (most recent review) I was having some writer's block and family issues, but after I saw your review I really felt like I could write up the plot ideas I had, thank you for inspiring me again!

And of course a big thank you to everyone who has followed and favorited the story. On with the tenth chapter! I'm sorry it's so short!

Jean's thoughts

*Time Skip*

(Former Headquarters)

Jean sat at the wooden table downstairs where meetings were held or a quick meal was served. He lightly tapped his fingers in no particular rhythmic pattern, approaching footsteps caught his attention they were quick and coming closer. Before Jean had time to react the door swung open revealing an anxious looking Yuzuki and an out of breath Armin.

"Good…after….noon….Jean!" Armin gasped between words.

"You look awful." Jean noted.

"We noticed, that's why we ran back for a drink, as illogical as that sounds…have you seen a canteen lying around somewhere?" Yuzuki asked.

"They're hanging over there," Jean pointed to the hooks by the door, "you look normal, wasn't that a long way to run?"

"Just because I'm a girl doesn't mean I don't have any fighting spirit!" Yuzuki snapped.

Jean shook his head and leaned back in his chair, propping his feet up so they dangled off the edge of the table. He kept quiet as he watched Armin gulp down mouthfuls of water while Yuzuki calmly took a few sips here and there.

"I am Levi's daughter after all, don't forget Mr. Kirstein." Yuzuki added smugly.

She's trying to piss me off…

"Does it bother you, that the Captain doesn't see you that way?" Jean asked trying to provoke her.

"Can't say it doesn't, and it is quite possible I may not be related to him at all, but I'm here because I wanted to cling onto any kind of family relation I have left. My mother used to talk only of him, saying how she loved him even after he left with Erwin. She would always have to tell me that I wasn't a burden to her. She always said I was a priceless parting gift. My mother always admitted the living conditions were very poor, but that's why she tried so hard to keep me safe. In short, she was happy that I was a part of her and a part of my dad. She said he treated her as if she were his most precious someone. Though, one night stands can be sweet lies…does that make sense Jean?" Yuzuki's eyes were closed her expression was soft, but the tone of her voice was firm and clear.

"I shouldn't have asked." Jean glanced at the ground.

See Jean, this is what you get when you try to act cool, you end up looking like an idiot.

"You learn something new every day, it's good for you." Yuzuki replied in unenthusiastically, "Armin, we should head back to the room, we'll be back for dinner. Yuzuki grabbed by the hem of Armin's jacket and tugged slightly. Taking the hint Armin wrapped a supportive arm around her.

"Jean, even though Yuzuki seems indestructible that doesn't mean she can't be hurt." Armin said before walking Yuzuki back upstairs, leaving a shocked Jean to reflect on what he had done.

Scratch that…I'm an asshole.