Levi shook his head; there were none beyond the obvious. In sum, he felt as prepared as he could be.

He drained the last of his tea and tipped the cup a few appreciative inches toward Erwin before setting it down. He, too, was optimistic toward their young, would-be successors. Levi could still call them brats, but with some endearment now, and even the tiniest bit of self-mockery.

"Will that be all?" he asked.