[ Levi would probably accuse him of being sappy if he said anything like 'any gift from you is special.' And he would be entirely right. So Erwin refrains, instead simply picking the apple up and taking a bite. It's perfectly ripe, both tart and juicy. ]

I'm grateful nonetheless.

[ The kettle boils, steam hissing out in a piercing shriek. Erwin gets up first to take it off the stove, letting Levi retrieve cups. ]

I would like you to accompany me for a few hours tomorrow. I am going to be tracking which areas of the village receive the most consistent sunlight, and there are a few things that will need to be recorded. [ Which he...can't exactly do on his own. ]

It will be good to have your company, as well.

[ Despite living together, it feels like he hasn't actually seen much of Levi over the last couple weeks. It's been a hectic time, so it's to be expected, but the distance isn't what he would prefer. ]