We finished getting an okay plan down and everyone was quite tired. We all went to our rooms to relax for a bit. I could have sworn Quinn and Alastair went into the same room, but I wasn't paying a lot of attention while they walked in. When we got in our room Levi told me that they did go in the same room, but they were just going to talk for a few minutes.

Makes sense they are the only ones who know each other really well in this new strange environment. They probably just needed some familiarity and some time to adjust.

"Exactly," Levi said sitting on the bed. "So how are you feeling?"

"I mean," I let out a sigh and sat down next to him. "You know how I feel about not having a concrete plan."

"I know but the odds seem to be in our favor now according to Zahra's probability."

"I know, but I still can't help but think about the percentage missing. It was only 80 something percent. What about the other 20 percent? What happens if we fail?"

"We won't," Levi said, putting his arms around me.

"But what if?"

"Don't think about that, keep a positive outlook. If it comes to that, we will make it work, we will handle it."

I wanted to argue and ask how he thought we could handle that. How if it comes to that it might be the end for us, but I didn't have the energy left to argue. "You're right," I took a deep breath. I could tell he knew I was just agreeing to stop arguing, but he didn't bring it up; he just pulled me down on the bed. "What are you doing now?"

"I'm tired, you're exhausted, we need a nap. Besides, we have to get as much sleep in before the mission tomorrow night anyway, meaning messing up our sleep schedule right now is a good thing."

I rolled my eyes, but I didn't protest. Being in Levi's arms right now felt like heaven. I laid my head on his chest and closed my eyes. I thought I was too worried to fall asleep, but I guess I was wrong.

"Are you doing okay?" I asked scooting closer to Quinn on her bed.

"Yeah, this is all just very different and new. I can't help but think about how my group is doing without me."

"I get what you mean. I keep thinking about my group too. We left them in good hands, but it's still weird to not have them with us."

"Exactly, like I know they're safe, but still," she sighed leaning back on the bed. "This place is so different," she finally said after a few moments of silence.

"It is, at least the people are nice."

"Don't get me wrong, they are amazing here, but it's just hard adjusting. I'm used to sleeping on a floor with my group close by in a small area. This place is huge, everyone is so spread out, everything is very different. It's new and just overwhelming."

"Well there's one thing that's not so different," I said laying next to her.

"And what is that?"

"I'm here."

"Really, you're pulling this sappy shit now?"

"Always," I said, flashing her a smile before letting a more serious expression slip onto my face. "No but seriously, I'm here if things get too overwhelming. Just let me know and we can slip away and take a moment to talk, or just relax."

"Thanks," she said, giving me a genuine smile. "I'll take you up on that."

"You better, I mean I'd never pass up time alone with you."

"You're full of shit," she rolled her eyes before rolling over on the bed turning her back to me.

I just got up and went to the other side of the bed before laying back down so that we were face to face again, "are you sure that's all that's bugging you?"

"Why?"

"Because I saw the way you reacted when Eren showed off his gravity powers. You looked absolutely heartbroken."

"I'm fine." She closed her eyes and I knew she was full of shit. She's a good liar normally, but to me she never has been. She can't look me in the eyes and lie which is why she always looks away or closes them.

"Now who's full of shit?" She just opened her eyes and looked at me. I hated seeing her eyes this full of sadness.

"He just reminds me so much of Silas," her voice cracked as she closed her eyes again. "The same power, the same way he was shy around people, even the same smile. It hurts a little, but at the same time I can't help but feel like it's all going to happen again."

"What is?"

"That I can't protect him either. I can't let this kid die. If he dies it will be like watching Silas dying all over again."

"Quinn-."

"And I know he's not Silas, I know he's not my kid, but I can't help but feel like he is the reason I'm on this mission. Zahra said it herself, that you and I on this mission increases their odds. That's a fact and it can't just be a coincidence."

I could feel her start slipping. She was full of so much grief and panic that she would just keep rambling on until her thoughts were on the worst possible outcome. "Quinn," I said again a little louder to try and snap her out of it. I think it worked cause her eyes met mine and she went quiet. "He will be just fine. He can handle himself, you said so yourself when you saw him spar. You told me he was really good at using his power. Besides he has a whole team to help him, they have his back and so do we. He will be just fine." I said, bringing my hand up to her face and lightly caressing her cheek.

"Thank you," she said, taking a deep breath leaning into my touch.

"Of course," I said, giving her a calm smile. "We should probably head to bed early, I think we are both a little tired after everything that's happened today."

"You're right," she nodded. I got up to head towards the door to head back to my room when I felt her grab my hand. "Alastair," her voice was quiet. I almost missed it, but there was no doubt that my name came from her mouth. I turned my head to look at her and her eyes were avoiding mine. I waited for a moment, but she was still dead silent.

"Yes, my love?" I asked hoping to get a response of any kind. Whether it be an annoyed one, or not I just wanted to lighten her mood a little.

"Can you stay in here tonight? I just need someone familiar with me."

I felt my heart pound inside my chest. I never would have thought I would have heard those words come from her mouth. Surely I must be dreaming. The fact that me being in here makes her feel safe, or more comfortable in this place brought me so much joy that I couldn't stop the smile on my face.

"Of course, my love," I said sitting back down on the bed next to her. "I promise I won't get handsy either. Well unless you ask," I said, giving her a playful wink joking around a little. No, but seriously, I'm glad you asked because I think it will help us both sleep better tonight. I thought making sure my thoughts to her were more sincere.

"Thanks," she said but not without adding a playful eye roll as she laid back down and made room for me to lay next to her.

I laid down and pulled her closer wrapping my arms around her hoping that she was okay with this. I kept asking her if this was okay or if she wanted me to scoot away then to tell me, but every time I asked she shook her head and told me that it was fine.

Despite having blankets on the bed we laid over the top of them. Sleeping under them would feel too foreign to us. I could still tell she was a little cold so I did the only thing I could imagine her being comfortable with. I manifested my wings and wrapped them around her hoping to give her some warmth as she closed her eyes.

"God, you're such a romantic."

"Only for you my love," I said, running my fingers through her hair. To my surprise she didn't protest or give a witty response, or tell me to piss off, she just laid in my arms with a smile on her face as she closed her eyes to go to sleep.

For once I never want this night to end.