Dear Levi,

Stop ignoring me.

I should like to be your friend, Levi. No—no, perhaps that is still asking too much. At the very least, I should like for you to understand that I am not your enemy. I even hope that someday, you might come to trust me.

I know how I must have sounded when we last spoke outside the walls. But please understand that I am not heartless, even if I must often appear that way. I know what it's like to lose your family.

You may continue to hate me, if you choose. You may cling stubbornly to your belief that I am the scum of the earth. But you cannot keep hiding from me.

I'm in my office. Come see me.

Best,
Erwin Smith