He entered the bar and set the little kitten down on the counter. He rummaged around in the back of the bar for a box for the kitten to lay in. He then looked in the refrigerator and found some milk for it. He poured it into a small dish and served it to the kitten.
"Why were you outside all alone?" He thought as he stroked the little creatures spine. He took the small box and put a towel inside it and set it in the back of the bar and put the little kitten inside.
He did his daily routine of cleaning up the bar before it opened. 11:30 am came around and one by one people started coming in.
Later in the day an old friend entered the bar, he looked around then waved in Levi's direction. He stood still for a moment, then walked over to the counter and sat down. "Usual." the man said. Levi nodded and quickly fixed a drink for him.
"It's been a while hasn't it? Mike." he said in a casual tone. Mike looked up at Levi and nodded. "Still don't talk much do you?" Levi asked. He shook his head. Mike's head suddenly shot up. He started sniffing the air and walked over to the back of the bar. "Oi, what are you do..." He said as he found Mike leaning over the box behind the counter. Mike pointed to the box.
"I found it outside this morning." Mike looked at the little kitten asleep in the box. He gently petted the tiny creature with his big fingers.
"Oi, don't wake him up. Last thing I need is him running around here." Mike looked up at him and smiled. He walked back around the bar and sat down. "Here." he said and reached into his pocket and pulled out a small package and handed it to Levi. It was a small package with a bow on it and a note that said 'Wait until the 25th to open.' He put it down next to the box with the kitten in it. Mike finished his drink and payed Levi and walked out.
It was nearly the end of his shift. He was drying a glass behind the counter when he heard the door open. He turned around to welcome the person who entered. Levi dropped the glass that he was holding, which shattered into pieces."Surprised to see me, I guess." said the women. Shocked, Levi just stared at her.
"H-Hanji?" Levi stuttered as she sat down. Levi hadn't seen her for a long time."Why are you here?" He asked with a semi-stern tone. "Is it illegal to go to a bar?" She said jokingly with a grin. "N-no. I guess not." He said hesitantly.
A few moments of silence passed then Levi spoke."What would you like?" He said as he pulled out a new glass out from under the counter.
"Shot of whiskey please." Levi looked stunned, as Hanji never used to drink. "You sure Hanji? You can't handle alcohol that well as I remember." He said teasingly as he set the small shot glass on the bar and poured her some whiskey. "I can have a drink once in a while. Helps me relax from my work." She said as she took a drink. "Ah, your still going at it then?" He said.
"Well I enjoy it." She replied with a smile.