Petra's father's eyes were bright. "Another successful mission beyond the wall, eh?"
Hanjii looked to the ground. At first, they had wandered why Levi hadn't told him the news. But how could someone tell a man as genuinely happy as him such terrible news?
Petra had mentioned him a lot. Being one of her only family members, Petra adored her father.
"I write about you in my letters." Petra had said, holding her usual envelope. Every week she sent a letter. "My father is excited to meet you."
"In some ways," Hanjii replied, their eyes still on the ground, "yes."