Levi Ackerman
|first encounter| Maisy met him when she was 8 years old and he was 16, she had run away from home and abandoned by Milan. Levi was the only person to step in when she was being beaten up by some very young men, not only did he save her but he brought her back to his home. While it was only one week before her mother tracked her down, it was the best week of her life and she truly felt part of a family for the first time in her life. She had so much admiration and respect for him, to this day she doesn't blame him for letting her mother take her back home.
---Levi's eyes noticed this incident fairly quickly, a mere child being beaten to death by men who should've known better. He only stepped in however because this child had such a will to live in her eyes, despite the abuse she was facing she held her little head up and had a very fierce expression. He had figured that she didn't have a home to go back to and so he brought her back to his own, where Isabel and Farlan resided, becoming fond of her rather quickly despite her costly appetite. She was a sweet kid who he could tell was lonely, but when a woman resembling her came to get her and was distraught he sent her back. He had no claim on this kid and figured it was better for her to go back home. Even still he found himself wondering how that kid was doing.
|recruit---survey| Her admiration towards this man continued while she lived underground and when she joined the scouts herself, although she chose to admire him from afar. When she had first met him she was nothing but skin and bones, she knew that there was no way he'd recognize her and she didn't know how she'd ask if he remembered her! No he was far too intimidating for her to interact with, she felt it was very out of place considering her ranking and that she'd only be a burden. Despite this she kept an ear out when it came to him and after learning he enjoyed tea, she started spending her meager earnings on fancier blends and sending it to him as a anonymous gift. She kept this up for 4 years before she ended up being recruited into his squad.
---Levi was unaware of her during this time and very perplexed by this mystery tea provider, for no matter how much he inquired he never discovered who it was.
|second encounter| 23 years old now not only had she been busted for her milk of the poppy operation, but she was also brought in for questioning by the commander himself regarding the reports of mistreatment. To say she was scared shitless was an understatement and she wasn't able to make eye contact with either Erwin or Levi, looking to the ground why she explained that this was the treatment she deserved and nothing was out of order. She agreed to suspend her illegal operations before it attracted MP's but was supervised by Levi to be sure it was taken care of, something that was far more terrifying than making eye contact with the man. Despite this she showed a lot of concern and kept asking him if he was okay with returning to the underground, then getting flustered and making up the excuse that of course she knew about the street rat with 3dmg. She took advantage of his intimidating demeanor however and brought a small wheelbarrow full of supplies for her family down there, even dressing in her tastefully casual attire. It was a very intimidating and nerve wracking experience when she introduced him to the 5 kids she helped care for, both finding out he was indeed in MP custody. This was when she had to explain to him that she had to get him out, but that would take a bit of time and he couldn't go with her during this time. It was pretty embarrassing him refusing to wait with the children, well aware of him trailing her after she tracked and went to a private location with Keller. Shortly after that she returned along with Milan, introducing the two and taking them back to his little home. She cut things off with the milk of the poppy operation, gave up the rest of their supply and gave her word that it was done. While feeling exceptionally awkward returning with her superior, she did inform him that she had some intel regarding the MP's but she wasn't sure if it could be of use.
---Levi was fully briefed on the situation with Bergeson and knew what he had to do, fully expecting a forceful approach and putting another idiot into their place. However he wasn't expecting this Bergeson to be a nervous woman who had really good manners, despite not making eye contact with either of them. He was intrigued regarding her squad situation and very impressed when he learned those 6 titan solo's her captain claimed, were in fact her own even if they were small titans. He wasn't sure what to do with her during their trip to the underground and was caught off guard by her concern, as well as surprised to discover she had lived there herself. He did not expect to see a bunch of kids in a small home, calling her mom. He was suspicious still that her partner was nowhere to be seen but allowed her some time to get these brats settled, before getting the rundown. He was fully prepared for them to have to return back to get clearance for releasing this Milan, until Bergeson informed him she would get him out. He didn't allow her to go alone and trailed her from a safe distance, not expecting her to be involved in sex work either. He didn't like this Milan much but put some trust in her, that everything was handled and dealt with.
|joining squad| Maisy didn't expect to be recruited into his squad after all of that, she really didn't understand and felt she was severely underqualified. Even still she promised to do her best and was determined to not become a burden. It took her a long time to drop her overly hardworking and respectful act around him, she still felt it was disrespectful to refer to him so casually and to speak her mind freely. Over the course of 2 years she slowly adapted and allowed herself to speak casually with him, to not be so obsessed with perfection and to form a bond with the man. She was a fellow insomniac and that was when they really started to become friendly, she'd bring him some calming tea for nighttime and help out with his paperwork until she couldn't keep herself awake any further and had to be sent to bed, much like a pouting child. She took notice to his lack of care regarding himself and would bring him a light meal when he didn't come down, as well as various snacks throughout the day. She was busted as the tea admirer during this time and quickly got over that embarrassment, conversing about which ones he favored and offering to introduce him to her little shop. She also was called out for her lack of combat skills that were not getting better with other squadmates, being forced to train with Levi himself which was terrifying. Despite her fear she held her ground and truly did her best to learn, no matter how many times she was knocked on her ass she got back up for more! She took this very seriously and wasn't afraid to ask questions or for him to slow down and walk her through the motions, even asking him to teach her his blade gripping technique. Even after she became very capable in combat they continued training sessions, which meant a lot to her. She started supplying him with luxuries he never received but especially regarding tea; consisting mostly of milk, sugar and whichever fruit/things Mariah promised would pair well. Baking was a big hobby as well and she always brought him a treat of some sort, sitting to converse with him and make sure he took a little break. She often hums or sings around him, but especially during paperwork and appreciates their comfortable silence, it doesn't feel embarrassing singing around him and she doesn't fret over what type of song she sings.
---Levi felt that she'd make a very good asset on his team, something he explained to her when she protested that she'd only drag his team down. He monitored her adjustment into the squad and was rather annoyed with her behavior, not knowing how to handle the way she addressed him and acted. He constantly let her know she could drop the act, something that slowly did get better. He was quick to put together that she was his tea admirer during this time and quick to confirm this information, still not understanding why she'd do something like that. While Hange was quick to suggest she had special feelings, he took notice to her little gifts for everyone and didn't think it was special treatment of any kind so he dismissed such a thing. He never insisted that she left him alone and was a bit upset that it always seemed like he chased her out of the room, so when she insisted on remaining and helping he found it to be rather enjoyable. Her help was appreciated as he was always swarming with paperwork, plus her baking skills were impressive. He appreciated the efforts she made regarding his health and would eat anytime she brought him something, always being up for a tea break. She always had some new recipe to try when it came to tea and he found himself enjoying such luxuries He's not used to someone taking such a close notice towards his preferences, like his favorite fruit being apples or how he likes his rice prepared. He was very bothered by her lack of combat skills and tasked his squad with catching her up, stepping in himself when that method failed. He was very strict with her and didn't hold back, even still she got up ready for more. He really liked how seriously she took this and how she'd force him to slow down in order to really learn, even asking him about his backwards dagger wielding which he agreed to teach her. Even though he never messed her up too bad he noticed her habit of flinching and would make sure she was alright, still bothered by her reassurance that it had nothing to do with him but rather her upbringing. Since then he has become rather affectionate with her and frequently messes up her hair or will rest his hand on her head. He has a lot of respect for her and she's quickly worked her way into his 3 comfort zone people, due to the fact that she treats him like he's just a regular man and not humanity's strongest soldier. He values her friendship and truly enjoys her company. Her voice is very soothing.
|series start| Maisy has since become very comfortable with Levi and views him as a friend, not being afraid to speak even more casually than the other squadmates dare. She continues her motherly concern over his wellbeing and has placed a cot in his office so he'll take better care of his back, supplying him with a very fancy pillow and luxurious blankets. She brings him meals throughout the day and snacks with tea, helps out with paperwork whenever she has spare time and just spoiling him in general. She finds him to be very amusing and is often laughing at his jokes/snarky comments, telling him he's hilarious. She has no shame in admitting to whatever is on her mind, such as how she likes his facial expressions or finds him to be rather attractive, even playfully teasing him from time to time. She frequently attempts to get him to take breaks, her most successful bribing him into a quick stroll or a visit to the stables when she has a treat for his companion such as mints. She regularly gives him shoulder massages and is now comfortable enough to do such under his shirt, often bringing an essential oil like mint to soothe his aches or chamomile to help him relax. She'll even demand that he remove his shirt and lay down on the cot, so she can really work out his knots. Speaking of the cot if she ever catches him asleep in his chair, she moves him into the cot whether she simply casually drags or carries him there. They work on paperwork regularly at night and she usually passes out and wakes up tucked into the cot, occasionally in her own bed. She has made him emblems of Farlan and Isabel's faces so he can cherish the memories with them, after finding out he keeps their emblem in his office. She is more than aware of the ticking time bomb known as her life, that everybody he's come to know end up dead which makes her very sad. Despite not being able to help it, she has made it her mission to set him up with a nice civilian in hopes he can have a family someday. She is rather envious of this idea but wants him to be happy since she isn't brave enough to confess her own feelings. She really wants him to end up with Giselle despite claiming she's a little young (her own age so ouch), bringing up how he'd have the tea shop he dreamed of opening and an amazing wife. She knows that Vivian is perfect for him which is painful to admit, she actually feels a twinge of jealousy when it comes to her. Even still after talking things over with Vivian (meaning she waits until she dies to make a move) has introduced the two of them, knowing Vivian is an ideal match and he'd do so well with her children. Maisy talks about him often to her family and likes to let him know that her family members are big fans of him.
---Levi has become very attached to her in the 3 years she's been on his squad and allows himself to be vulnerable at times, even sharing bits about his past with her from time to time. This mostly stems with the fact she discovered he was crying and actually came over to comfort him, listening to him talking about how his mother used to cut his hair. While aware that he does have feelings for her he chooses not to act on them, after all what kind of relationship could they hope for? He was so used to losing people that he cared for that he didn't think he could handle such a loss, finally opening up and allowing himself to love only for them to be taken away from him. He's also not sure how to do a serious relationship or what that would entail. Despite their closeness he tends to become very flustered and even awkward at times, something that worsens with her teasing. They continue training twice a week and nightly paperwork has become a ritual, paired with a desert and tea. He's very appreciative of her gifts and often asks her how she can afford such expensive items on their salary, before grumbling about her connections. Very rarely he will get her a gift when he sees something that makes him think of her, although its a give and dash on his end. He enjoys how comfortable she is around him and her displays of affection, how she knows when to keep things professional and things don't change. He's never had someone who doted on him like she does, it's all very new to him being the one taken care of. He's very effected by her massages which have led to a few sexual encounters, revolving around the times she's ordered his shirt off. He's very annoyed with her determination on him settling down with one of her friends, while he had nearly slept with Vivian she mentioned it felt wrong because of Maisy's feelings for him which really stirred something inside of him. They often act like a couple although nothing has been discussed between the two, they aren't officially dating or anything like that. He's very perplexed by the part of her past she's withholding from him, very curious to know how she knew what Farlan and Isabel looked like in their youth and where he's met her, something that has become a game between them.
|female titan| Maisy hasn't been dealing with her new appearance very well and on top of that, is suffering survivor's guilt far worse than when she lost her first squad. To make matters worse Levi has yet to visit her in the medical wing which is weighing heavily on her mind, she's come to the conclusion that he's going to remove her from his squad. She doesn't know how things are going to go for her and how she can adapt to being blind in her left eye while continuing as a soldier, convinced that she's going to die the next time she's in battle. She's become very depressed and feels like there's little hope, leading to selective mutism and refusing to eat simply because she has no appetite. She barely speaks with her visitors and has become fixated on sewing little emblems of their squad, even going to lengths to get a drawing of herself from Jean so she can make one for herself. The biggest thing that sent her into becoming unresponsive however, was her encounter with Tommy when he killed himself, it was an hour of being in the same room as his body before somebody noticed and took care of it. So when Levi came to visit she refused to talk, instead scribbling furiously into her little notebook. She was insistent that he kept his distance since her hygiene was severely lacking, before asking if he was sending her away. Only once she was certain that he wasn't sending her away did she start speaking, a little bit here and there. She was not happy whatsoever when he took to bathing her himself, an act beyond mortifying especially since she couldn't wash herself very well. So not sexy! She presented him with the emblems she had completed slowly, as soon as she finished one. Seeing as she couldn't get rid of Levi she allowed him to visit, tolerating it even though it was clear things had changed between them. Maisy was very depressed and had changed so much from the bubbly and bright act she had always put on, he got to see the deeper side to her where she struggled with self esteem and life in general. Even while miserable herself she noticed he was pushing his own injury and insisted he take better care of himself. She found herself slowly allowing him back into her life because she was worried about him, he had lost beloved friends who he'd known for a long time and she wanted to be there for him. She enjoyed him playing such a large part in her recovery, it was very motivating having him there pushing her supportively into recovery and getting back in shape. She told him that he should really consider a relationship with Vivian, admitting that she worried about him being alone after she died which he didn't take very well. However they didn't have a heart to heart and finally share their mutual feelings until she presented him his final patch, this time of herself before her scars. She wasn't sure how to handle this side to him, had never seen him so upset. Yet even still she remained calm during the entire conversation and even when he refused to accept her gift. Once he returned and had calmed down is when they shared their feelings and decided to give a real relationship a try.
---Levi was very overwhelmed with everything that had happened, besides losing most of his squad it had been so traumatic finding Maisy. She had been so gnarled and tangled up, yet clinging to life with a fierce fading expression that he finally recognized; she had been the child he saved in his youth and that was where she knew him from. He had been there until she couldn't fight any longer, had been so sure that she had died in his arms. So when he was collecting emblems he nearly had a heart attack when her "corpse" started moving, had nearly been unable to calm his hands enough to unwrap her. The emotions that had flooded him had been too much and he was so relieved that she had lived, getting her help right away. After things had settled and they returned to their home base there was a lot on his mind, he was too overcome with grief to visit her. These feelings were too much and the timing couldn't have been worse, he was so confused and guilty. While he didn't visit Maisy in person he checked in regularly with the medics regarding her condition and how she was healing. It wasn't until they informed him she was shutting down that he gained the courage to visit her, not wanting to lose her too. He had never seen her in such a state and didn't know how to help, except assure her he wasn't sending her to another squad. He didn't know how else to share his concern other than bathing her regularly and forcing her to eat, spending a lot of time during her recovery with her. He was very bothered at how she pushed her own feelings/health aside and focused on his own state of mind, yet again always putting someone else first. He was very overwhelmed with the patches of his teammates she gifted him one by one, putting them immediately into his drawer and accepting her offer to stitch them into his jacket. He had thought that he'd be fine with things going back to how they had been, but it wasn't until she gave him a patch of herself that he couldn't bottle it down any longer. Seeing this emblem of the Maisy he had known; cheerful and so full of live, without her scars was too much for him paired with the meaning behind this emblem that he lashed out. He was so angry and distraught at her giving up that he couldn't help it, growing more frustrated at how calm and rational she was while proclaiming that she was leaving him. He didn't want her emblem in that moment, he didn't want her best friends. He just wanted her and after cooling down, he came back in to put it all on the table.