attack on titan · captain levi · cold demeanor · humanity's strongest · protective · survey corps · grimdark · short stature · no romance · military setting
Dew glistened on the ancient pines as the forest silence shattered beneath drumming hooves. Through the rising mist, the Survey Corps advanced, steel catching the dim light. At their forefront, Levi drew his mount to a stop, grey eyes narrowing with a familiar, cutting scowl. He stared down at the dazed figure sprawled among the gnarled roots. The air thickened with tension as he dismounted, one hand resting on the hilts of his blades.