Allies and Enemies (AoT Reader Insert)

Chapter 2: Don't Step On My Toes

Colourful frilly dresses and well ironed suits filled the dance floor as people had begun assembling. The people taking to the dance floor mainly consisted of Marleyn nobles and a select few foreigners who were well versed in different Marelyan dancing styles.

Most of the couples had assembled into small groups and were ready to dance. They would dance the different styles throughout the ages of Marley to celebrate the multiple generations of Marley's power. Then a few more speeches would be given before the party would end as the band played a melody into the night.

First up would be the waltz.

(Y/n) dusted her dress lightly before taking the cold hand of Willy Tybur. Mr. Tybur wore a simple black suit which covered a white dress shirt and was completed with a black tie. His long blonde hair had been left to flow, hanging over his shoulders as he gave the younger woman a smile.

"So, how are you enjoying the party, Miss (L/n)?" Asked Mr. Tybur.

"It has been very pleasant." (Y/n) gave a practiced smile, "how has your experience been so far?"

Mr. Tybur eyed the girl before smirking, "it's been utterly boring."

"That's very unfortunate to hear. I hope Mrs. Tybur's time here has been more enjoyable at least."

"Highly unlikely, considering she disappeared with two of my sons earlier. I can only assume that she isn't in the best mood. Those children drive each other and their mother up the wall."

(Y/n) looked as if she wanted to say something rude but bit back the response. Anything she would've said about parenting was thrown out the window, especially after her own experiences. Besides, this wasn't the place for her to get into a debate about parenting anyways.

"You know, I hate to ask-"

(Y/n) cut him off, "but you'll ask anyway."

"Yes, but I'll ask anyway. Aren't you a rather cheeky one Miss. (L/n)."

"My apologies." said (Y/n)'s words, but her eyes said something else. "Words tend to spill out before I can stop them sometimes. I'm sure you understand though, it is a rather unfortunate side effect of being a shifter."

"Yes!" Quickly answered Mr. Tybur. The pair danced in silence for a moment before Mr. Tybur cleared his throat.

(Y/n) let out a single chuckle, "so what was it that you wanted to ask me, Mr. Tybur."

"Well," Mr. Tybur tried his best to put on a brave face, "I was curious about your opinion of the country's current candidates."

(Y/n) raised a brow at his question but kept a level gaze as she replied.

Willy Tybur had conversed with the other Titan Shifters plenty of times. He had managed his way through the awkward jokes that the Cart Shifter would throw his way; the harsh looks from the current Jaw Shifter; and the single word responses from the Armored Titan. He had even managed his fair share of conversations with the analytical Beast Shifter, but none of it had prepared him for the Crystal Shifter.

Her heteromatic eyes left Willy feeling uneasy as she kept a hard gaze on him. While her practiced smiles weren't as good as the Cart Titan's she was still able to keep up appearances. She spoke formally though there were messages in between almost everything she said.

Speaking with her was just like speaking to the Beast Titan. Willy had to focus on everything he said in fear that he might let a secret or two slip. To make matters worse, it seemed as if she were always waiting for him to say something wrong.

They shared meaningless words before Willy finally managed to ask the question he had been meant to ask in the beginning.

"Ah, what a curious thing." (Y/n) let out a sly grin, different from the smiles she had been presenting before, "I was wondering when you'd finally begin asking about the devils on Paradis."