take an angel by the wings
Each breath was more painful than the last, even without the maneuver belts constricting his torso. His desk was cluttered with paperwork, an unnatural setting for the Captain.
He focused on his hands, laying his palms flat against the desk to cease their shaking.
"You're strong Levi. You'll get past this."
Are they even aware of what happened out there? What that monster did to his entire squad?
"Don't tell me I'm strong."
Their gaze shifted to the floor.
And they were beside him.
"You're strong, Levi. Regardless of what you think. You're the strongest man alive."
"You sound like the rest of them."
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