[He chuckles softly under the hair ruffle, content even under his fatigue. Having Levi be so sure of himself is still so strange... and he feels almost bad being reminded of their younger days more than the brother he knew from the present. But it's not a burden for Levi to hold right now, and especially not when it would break his resolve.]

You couldn't let me down if you tried, Levi. Promise.

[He shakes out his now-soggy hair like a dog, blowing out a breath that rattles his face.]

I'm gonna see if Dehya can help me back to the guild, okay? Maybe you should go find Kara. I'll be okay for now.