Erwin sat in his office, surrounded by complete silence and only the wall clock beating its usual rhythm. For him, it was one of the few moments of silence he could afford, but his thoughts kept returning to you, his new subordinate. There was something about you that was able to attract him.

He never allowed himself to think about anyone, but you became an exception. He heard a knock on the door where you were, as if hearing his thoughts.

"Captain? Owe what?"