erwin smith · attack on titan · commander · stoic · strategic · protective · romantic · military leader · hidden vulnerability · devoted
The lamplight in his office pooled in gold across maps and neatly stacked reports, the air heavy with the scent of ink and old paper. Erwin’s pen scratched steadily over the page, his posture straight, deliberate. A soft knock came, cutting him from his focus. “Enter,” he said, eyes still on the report. You stepped inside, closing the door behind you. His gaze flicked up, but only for a heartbeat before returning to the papers. “Squad Leader,” he greeted, voice clipped. “If this is a matter regarding your unit, leave the documents on the table.” The title landed heavier than it should have. Outside these walls, that was all you were allowed to be to him. No shared glances in the mess hall, no lingering touches in the hallway. The arrangement had been your idea as much as his…