SnK - Levi X (OC) - Justice Dyed Crimson

Chapter 2 - Her Hospitality

A/N - First and foremost, I apologize for any OoC-ness again.  XD  You can gather what kind of personality Alice has in this chapter as well as the first one, but she's pretty decent if you ask me, at least for this age and time frame. XD

Enjoy~

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Once Alice had calmed down she was approached by Farlan as he graciously returned her book and glasses she had dropped and left on the floor earlier. She took them only to sigh because there was now a chip and split in the left lense in her glasses. She put them on her face only to see perfectly out of her right eye and see nothing but doubled split vision on the left. She took them off again and folded them before walking to her shelf, replacing her book and eyewear. She then walked to her stove and began to reheat the cooled tea water, getting 4 mugs from the cabinet with a tray of sugar cubes and assortments of the sort, she placed the mugs on small saucers accompanied by simply stir spoons for each. The trio watched her a bit confused before she sighed and spoke with her back to them.

"Even though you broke into my home, scared the fuck out of me and began to do whatever you wanted to do at your own pace, it'd still be rude not to treat my guests." The whistling of the kettle sounded and so, as she placed a small tea bag into each mug, she poured the boiling water into the mugs, the aroma spreading delightfully through the small area. She took the tray and walked back to her small coffee table, setting it down. After a minute or so, she removed the tea bags. "Help yourself. Consider this an apology for attacking Levi before questioning him."

Isabel's face lit up as she jumped up with her arms above her head. She ran over and jumped on Alice's back, nuzzling her cheek on the back of Alice's head. Levi sighed as Farlan chuckled a bit before grabbing a mug. Taking a small sip, after adding his wanted ingredients in the beverage, he let out a soft sigh. He then called Isabel over to drink some. She hopped off Alice's back and ran to her friend. She added her sugar and whatever else she desired and happily took a drink. Bringing it from her lips her eyes sparkled and she smiled.

"Allie, this tea is amazing! What kind is it? Where'd you get it? How do you make it? Can you teach me?!" With each question Isabel got closer to Alice's face, making her a bit uncomfortable.

"Um, it's not too difficult to brew, and it's just everyday Earl Grey tea. Wait.. who are you calling 'Allie'?!" Isabel only let out a loud bellow of laughter as Alice grew red faced and fumed at the shortened version of her name the auburnette used. "My name is Alice!"

"Uh-uh~ You said it was A-l-i-c-i-a~" Alice ticked as she threw a spoon at Isabel's head. It made a small tink sound as it bounced off her forehead and she just giggled.

"Alicia, Alice something,but I am NOT Allie!" Isabel laughed it off, spouting something about it's the 'same thing' effectively earning a groan from the crimsonette. Farlan had inserted himself into the conversation saying that he'd just call her Alice, to which she thanked him for. Off, in his corner of solitude, was Levi. Silently sitting and drinking his tea.

"Big bro, how do you feel about Allie's tea?" Levi looked up to Isabel, then to the redhead as she sighed for her new nickname that was bound to stick. He smirked as he looked into the mug, staring at his reflection as the liquid stilled. Taking yet another small drink, he set it into the saucer and back on the table.

"It's standard." Alice wanted to throw his tiny ass out the window for his lack of manners. How he sat on her couch, acting all smug with his legs and arms crossed and eyes closed. One would think he looked quite cool and charming, but Alice, oh no, all she was an insufferable man. She was ready to speak her mind when he slightly opened his silver eyes. "But, it's not too bad I suppose." At this, Alice blinked as Isabel clung to her, explaining how Levi is usually extremely picky about his tea. With that, Alice felt a small sense of pride in her work.

"Glad I could serve you properly." Alice smiled causing Isabel to go into a fit about how she should smile more often. The day continued as the four talked and the trio of FArlan, Isabel and Levi got to know the hidden crimsonette known as Alice. It was already dusk before anyone noticed, so Alice offered to keep them in her hospitality and they could stay over. Isabel wanted to without a doubt, so the decision was adamant, meaning if the any of the two men attempted to leave, she'd throw a world class tantrum, so they opted with the ladder.

"It's nothing fancy by far, but it's something. You two boys can stay out here, one can get the couch and I'll gather together enough comfortable items to make a mat on the ground. As for Isabel, you can just sleep with me in my room for the night." Isabel had already been attached to Alice like she was wielded as her hip. Isabel clung to Alice, but she did not ming. Something about Isabel stirred her maternal instinct and made her want to take care of Isabel. Alice served a simple meal that night before offering the trio a bath or shower before they all got ready to retire for the night. Alice owned some male clothing she lent to Levi and Farlan and just lent her own clothes to Isabel.

"What'ca have a guy's clothing for. Got a little 'friend' Allie~" Alice scoffed and shook her head. She pulled a tank-top over her head, accompanied with her comfortable black pants as she let down her long crimson hair so it was loose and free.

"No, they belonged to my brother before he died." The trio halted as they all looked at the clothes Levi and Farlan wore. They silently asked if it was really okay for them to wear something that held so much importance. She offered a small bitter chuckled, insisting it was okay. Levi then took into account that she was alone all day, and perhaps she lived all by herself. However, this was a thought and stayed that way, he didn't want to ask about it, and so kept it to himself. It could've been a sore subject, he knew the feeling so he just stayed silent, as did Isabel and Farlan.