| New Purpose | Erwin Smith fanfic |

•| Chapter 14 |•

Erwin's POV

(Two-weeks later...)

Mike sat in my office, uninvited as usual. F/n wasn't in, she was spending the day with Hanji.

low-key concerned. however, Hanji seemed positively happy about the situation.

"Hey, what are you gonna do with..." he grumbled. "The prick who's leg you messed-up" scoffing under his breath.

I'd snap the bastard's spine if given the chance.

"If F/n remembers him later on...will that... have a toll on her?"

"Yes, I've uh... already thought of that." I answered, not looking from my paper. "I picked the most reasonable and most effective approach-as usual." I began, looking up from the sheets slightly. "Every time she says or thinks of him or his name... A uh... puppy dies." I ended quickly, covering my mouth with my hand, clearing my throat.

Mike stared at me for a moment "You what-? How did she react to that?" his expression frightened in disbelief.

"Well, she... burst into tears, now morally afraid of thinking about him. But- at least Its working." I stated, "I'm counting on the idea that his absence in thought, will... uh make her forget about him." attempting to change the subject.

"Yeah, yeah... I can see how that would work." Hesitantly nodding, "Your supposed to be helping your kid, not scaring her more! might as well have me speak with her." He laughed at his own joke, his mind scanning through of all the possibilities. "You'll get there soon, mate." chuckling as he took a sip of coffee supplied on the table.

I began working on my papers again, silence filling the room.

"She's tiny." I looked up, my brow raised. "honestly, I have to watch where I step these days."

I smirked. "Compared to us? obviously, we're like what? six-five and six-two? N/n is only three foot four," I chuckled. My eyes flickered to the paperwork and back to him, in response to his comment.

"You step on her and I'll have you placed on front lines of the next expedition."

He gulped his coffee, smiling. "Oh, I believe you." He took another sip. "If F/n becomes a nurse like she said, I'll have to get her to stitch me back together." he laughed.

F/n enjoyed helping around in the health ward. But, she always has to ask me permission before entering... In-case she witnessed the horrific consequences of adventuring beyond the walls. That's the last thing she needs to think- well, know about...

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...crap, where has Hanji taken F/n?

This whole 'height thing' is making me more concerned for her well-being.