A Couple of Hours Later
Location: Outside the Old Scout Headquarters
After leaving the city of Trost, the Special Operations squad went northwest of where their old headquarters was. Tessa and Kip lead the way with Eld and Gunther behind them, Oluo and Eren following, and Petra and Levi at the end. When they were out of city limits, Tessa and Levi explained to the Squad about Eren's situation and what they were supposed to do. However, they kept a few things out, not wanting to reveal everything that happened in the courtroom. There were still some things that Levi and Tessa needed to discuss in private before Hange would come out to join them in experimenting with Eren's Titan's abilities. Hopefully, Hange will find a way for Eren to shift without fear of attacking anyone or at random. That will be their next goal after fixing their base again. The only problem would be how long it would take.
While walking through the forest, Oluo's endless prattling continued, which Tessa expected once they left the city. As she listened for the sounds around them, she noticed how Oluo was trying to sound like someone else. It wasn't until Tessa turned around to see how Oluo was sitting to figure out that he was imitating Levi of some decree. Oluo was explaining to Eren, yet he sounded like he was talking to the whole squad about why the Scouts had to abandon their old Headquarters. Tessa watches Eren look around between the party before he turns to see Oluo inches away from his face, "Don't get cocky, rookie." He whispers, and Tessa rolls her eyes, "Oluo, knock it off before you bite your tongue again," She remarks before turning to face ahead, but it's too late Oluo bit his tongue, "Every fucking time." She mutters while reaching into her medical bag for a cloth and tossing it to Oluo.
Before Oluo can thank Tessa, she holds her hand up when she notices Kip's ears perk up, which makes everyone pause. Instead of speaking commands, Tessa softly whistles, to which Kip responds with a bark, and Tessa whistles again for him to advance. Eren tilts his head as he watches the duo, wondering what Tessa just told Kip, "Uhm, Captain Tessa?" He asks, and Tessa turns around, "Yeah, Eren?" She answers, and Eren looks at Kip, "What did you tell Kip to do?" He asks while his green eyes focus on the black lab. Tessa softly laughs as she leans over to pet Kip's head, "It's a list of commands that Levi and I have taught Kip for whenever we are in the field," She explains, then looks at Eren, "Don't worry, you'll learn them too." She reassures him as Kip barks to announce that they have arrived at their destination. Tessa hops off Star to open the gates, which are surprisingly easy to open even without being in use for so long, "Home sweet home." She whispers before waving everyone else in.
After everyone else joins Tessa inside the courtyard, they take their horses to the stables while Tessa looks around the architecture. It's been so long since she had seen this place, yet it felt like they had never left in the first place. While readjusting to being back in their old home, Tessa doesn't notice that Levi and Kip have joined her side until she feels Kip's nose nudge her hand, "Just like old times, huh?" Levi asks, and Tessa smiles before nodding, "Yeah, I'm just happy to be home," She replies and sighs, "If I'm being honest, I never thought we would see this place again with how much has changed in the past year." Tessa confesses before meeting Levi's gaze. Levi quirks his eyebrows before subtly nodding, "You're not the only one, Tess, but I don't think we can call this place home again until it gets cleaned and organized." He comments, and Tessa rolls her eyes as she takes off her jacket, "Kinda figured that Levi, which is why I'll take the medical wing, my office, and," She pauses, looking around to make sure no one can hear, "And our old room." She teases while throwing her jacket over her shoulder. Levi looks at Tessa and slowly shakes his head, "You sure you can handle all of that yourself?" He asks, and Tessa scoffs, "I'll have you know that I did it by myself before, Smartass, and I can do it again." She defends while flipping out her hair.
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The Humanity's Strongest & The Graceful
AcciónGraduating from Cadets and at the top of her class, twenty-three-year-old Tessa Lind is ready to join the Scouts, but life has other plans for her as if it hasn't done it enough. When Tessa grows a custom being a Scout and the Doctor now, she doesn'...
