No one dared to cross his war path. They could see the anger in his eyes but couldn't figure out why.

"What wrong with him today? It's like a Titan just ate his cleaning supplies." Eren leaned against a wall with his arms crossed glaring at the man ranked higher than him. "He is usually so emotionless but lately he has just been mean."

"Ease up man. You know the survey corps have been getting backlash from the inner circle to dispatch more Titans. Even more pressure on Hanji to make progress on research of the beasts." Armin, ever the voice of reason. Jean was fidgeting knowing exactly what had happened. He isn't a stalker by any means, but when he saw Levi walking towards Mikasa the other day he knew he had to follow. He saw all of it go down, and he knew it was all because he told Mikasa what he had seen.

"I don't think it really matters what he is on about. We are only here to listen to his orders, not be his friends." MIkasa's words were harsh. No one knew of their history together so they didn't understand just how deep that statement was.

"Ya what she said." The loud voice fame from behind Armin who was leaning in the walkway. His shocked yelp drew the attention of some peers around them. From behind him Hanji's glowing glasses peaked over his shoulder.

"How long have you been standing there?" Their response was a laugh from the mad scientist.

"Long enough that I know some people are a little salty at shorty over there." Mikasa turned her gaze as if she wasn't interested in the conversation. "Anyway, the gossip on the street is that the higher ups are going to be sending someone one there to try and "fix" us. Ya know, since our numbers aren't amazing."

"That's ridiculous. You think thats why he is upset?" Mikasa exploded.

"Well ya that's what I heard… unless you know something I don't?" This shut the younger woman up.

"No ma'am. I don't know any other information." But no one believed her. With that Hanji walked away with a smile. Maybe her experiment had more to it than she first thought.

*Later that day*

People started to file into the large briefing room and waited to hear about the news. Everyone already knew what the announcement was going to be about since the rumors flew faster than a hawk.

'I thought the rumors had no bases… is Levi really upset about some corporate punk coming in here? I thought e was mad because of what happened between us… Maybe he really doesn't care.' Mikasa couldn't think straight. Everything she had initially thought was a mess. Erwin then talked into the room flanked by an even madder looking Levi and a sad Hanji.

"Quiet down everyone. Thank you. Now I know that most of you have heard a rumor that we will be visited by an inner circle member to observe our performance. I am here to say that this is true." The whispers started.

"What does this mean?"

"Will they still be our leaders?"

"What are we doing wrong?"

"Who;s the snitch?" The last had everyone the most concerned. It was well known that the survey corps were at "war" with the inner circle members. Since each thought their job as more important than the other.

"I want everyone to go about their business as normal. I don't believe we should try to act perfect for some puffy higher up." That was probably the first time Erwin had expressed his dislike for the inners to the group. "The men who are going to be observing are Lieutenant Florence Morgan and Sergeant Gideon Veil. Treat them with respect and help them as needed. Dismissed."

*TBC*

Lyrics to the song I listened to while writing this chapter - I could write a book called I can't stand you. You're not even worth the fucking time.

Do you guys like webtoons? This got hso hard to write. Do you guys want more drama? How OOC do you want this to get? I think I might make it ridiculous just to make it more fun to write. Also I KNOW THIS CHAPTER IS BORING! I HAD TO SET UP FOR LATER!