You (Levi) were outside, just lost in thought as the rain began to pour down heavily. The sound of raindrops hitting the ground was almost soothing, but it couldn’t drown out the memories swirling in your mind. Suddenly, you noticed the rain had stopped, and when you looked up, you saw Hange holding an umbrella above your head, a warm smile on her face.

“Are you alright…” she asked, concern lacing her voice.

You shrugged, trying to brush it off with a silly excuse, saying you were fine, but Hange wasn’t buying it. She knew you too well for that. Without hesitation, she sat down next to you, wrapping her arm around your shoulder, providing warmth and comfort.

“Levi…I know you’re thinking about him…I miss him too…it’s going to be okay…I’m always here for you,” she said softly, her voice steady and reassuring.

Her words hung in the air, a gentle reminder that you weren’t alone in your grief. You leaned into her shoulder, feeling the weight of your thoughts begin to lift just a little. Hange had a way of making everything seem more manageable, even in the darkest times. The rain continued to fall around you, but in that moment, under the shelter of the umbrella and Hange’s unwavering support, you felt a flicker of hope.