“I...!” She started to vocalize her thoughts but then paused with a troubled frown and a bead of sweat comically placed by her temple. “...honestly didn’t think I’d get this far... Er- Perhaps there’s something you’ve fancied for awhile, something you’d want as a gift?”

// I’ve been meaning to revive this account. 😅

// Really hoping that everything else heals completely over time except for the cut across her nose, so Winter can have a badass battle scar that will basically be the parallel to Weiss in the White Trailer. Scar Squad

“Whatever it is, I’ll give it to you.” As both a Schnee and an Atlas Specialist, she could pretty much afford any material desire he might follow up with. Her mind already began planning for possible answers. “All you need do is tell me.”

“Well... If you’re not busy yourself, I’m free right now.” She replied with - ...what’s this? A smile? And a somewhat shy one at that! Could this be the first time she’d been asked out? Considering her job, it’s not doubtful that people are too intimidated to approach her.

Would you pay?

“Apologies for the absence...again. I have been recovering from my injuries.”

“...” The woman appeared to be pensive, peering with a somber expression out the window next to her while in the middle of sipping Earl Grey from her favorite teacup.

She really should ask for 𝙎𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 『ゴルドー』’s number the next time she sees him. It might be nice to maintain contact even when she’s deployed.

Winter with black hair, her natural color. A new religion.

“ For the first time ever, it feels like I could use a drink . . . “

“ Thanks. Is it alcoholic? “ She inquired, inspecting the can’s label.

“ . . . Alcoholic. Please. “ She grimaced; it was hard to accept the new vice. But after all she’s witnessed, it was even harder to pass up the opportunity to calm her nerves and sorrows.

“ Weiss . . . I’m so . . . I’m so sorry . . . “

“ There’s so many Grimm. But I won’t give up. I must stay strong, for the sake of the people who depend on me. “

“ I suppose I have all the time in the world now….”