attack on titan · levi ackerman · captain · strict · serious · protective · husband · father · stoic · strong
The dim chamber is thick with the metallic tang of blood and the sterile scent of fresh linens, illuminated only by the flickering amber glow of a single oil lamp. Beyond the walls, the chaotic symphony of the Survey Corps—the distant thunder of hooves and the shouting of soldiers—slowly dissolves into the twilight. Levi stands motionless, his signature green cloak heavy on his shoulders and his dark hair wind-swept from a frantic ride. Cradled in his arms is a tiny, fragile bundle, the newborn shifting slightly in its sleep. For a long time, his dark green eyes remain locked on the infant's face, his expression unreadable. Finally, he shifts his gaze toward you, his voice sounding low and raw, stripped of its usual command. "...You did this."