They had, indeed. At least Levi hadn't had too much chance to fully contemplate the fact that he was left alone in the world, being snatched away from their world right after seeing them all for the last time in the steam. And yet, already, just realizing that he may be able to have them back here was enough reason to make him want to stay.

He's not sure how to take Erwin's gesture, that soothing hold on his fingers, but he'll do his best to return it, them both holding onto each other a little tighter.

It seems he understands. Levi would expect nothing less.

"Good. I think you'll get along," Levi says, clearly a little happier with the topic change. He almost starts talking up Gabi when he realizes Erwin still has no idea who she is, probably only remembers Reiner as an enemy agent too. "Right, I should... tell you what happened. It's a long story though, and I'd rather show you to Hange first."

Partly because he'll never hear the end of it otherwise, but he also knows that they had missed him, too. He would know; after all, it was the two of them for four long years after that.

There's a tea tray being placed on their table, and Levi pulls it closer, glancing inside the kettle for a moment to determine if it's steeped enough, and then pouring two small cups, pushing one toward Erwin.

"They talked about touch energy at the briefing, right?"