"I was expecting this to happen sooner," Levi looked over the letter again.

IM-

I CAN'T BELIEVE I DIDN'T RECOGNIZE THE SEAL ??

IM AN IDIOT

ARE YOU JUST REALIZING THAT ??

ITS HITTING ME REALLY HARD RIGHT NOW ):

"We don't really have to worry about it right? I mean she sent this just to threaten me- but we're not even in the capital so there isn't a lot she can do," I shrugged it off.

I'm much more concerned about my brain.

I MEAN NOT THAT IM THE SMARTEST PERSON ALIVE BUT LIKE-

MAYBE I HAVE ISSUES

"You can't ignore a letter from the first princess," Levi muttered.

Ohhhhh- you're asking me to do something-

right that makes sense.

...

"You want me to get close to her right?"

I would rather punch her.

"That's what this whole marriage is for."

OUCH

"I'll respond, don't worry about it," I paused. "Should I do something super stupid to see if she mentions it in another letter?"

ALSO GIVE ME A RANGE OF HOW STUPID BC I COME IN MANY DIFFERENT SHADES OF IDIOT

"Pretend you never noticed that she said anything. You'll embarrass yourself with or without my opinion."

IM INSULTED

"LEVI!"

"I thought friends could bully each other?" He teased.

HHHHH

"I HATE YOU!"

"Watch out- she's going to send a letter asking when the divorce is next," he continued to laugh, sitting back in his seat.

FINE LET HER.

"I'm going to write her a letter asking her to send someone to kill you," I grumbled.

<3 <3 <3 <3

"I'll know who to blame the next time anything bad happens," Levi rolled his eyes.

You won't be alive to blame me <3

"I'm kinda curious to find out who was set up to watch me," I glanced back at the door.

They could be listening right now !!

"Don't worry about it."

"I'm not worrying- I just want to talk to them and figure out how much they're being paid."

HONESTLY IF THEY'RE GETTING GOOD MONEY FROM IT THEN I DON'T BLAME THEM.

"Are you trying to bribe them? That won't work-" Levi trailed off, a frown forming on his features.

HE HAS A PROBLEM

STOP FROWNING

SMILE

"I'm not trying to bribe anyone I just want to make sure that the person watching me gets to see my best sides <3"

If you're listening in now <3

"Your priorities are screwed."

"They're 100% in the right place <3"

Maybe your priorities are backwards :/

"How passive aggressive am I allowed to be in my response?" I continued looking around for something to write with.

Might as well get this over with.

"Stay civil," Levi handed me some paper.

So is that permission 2 be extremely passive aggressive <3 as long as I ?? Use proper letter format and refer to her as the princess ???

"Of course! I would never insult royalty <3"

That would be awful ):

"Sure," Levi muttered sarcastically, clearing a space for me at his desk.

COME TO THINK OF IT- WHY IS THERE SO MUCH JUNK ON THIS DESK ???

HES RICH AND POWERFUL- CAN'T HE JUST ??? FORCE HIS WORK ONTO SOMEONE ELSE????

I MEAN ITS COOL THAT HE LIKES IT ???

"Thank you," I pulled up a chair- sitting next to him.

How do letters even start normally?

'Dear First Princess,

I'm honored to have received your letter. Thank you so much for looking out for me <3 one question though- why are you having such a hard time getting over a man? Like yeah he's attractive but he's also short and rude :/ Anyway thank you for being concerned for me <3

Sincerely,

Duchess Ackerman'

My train of thought kinda falls off after the second line

"Are you struggling?" Levi asked, startling me out of my thoughts.

WHEN DID HE GET RIGHT NEXT TO ME

"YOU'RE TOO CLOSE," I jumped scooting away.

"You're the one who moved your chair so close to mine," he sighed.

I DID ???

"I didn't notice," I moved my chair further away.

"You're moving?"

"It's hard to focus when you're so close," I snapped, shifting my papers over.

"Have you ever written a letter before Y/N?" Levi's eyes were glued to the blank piece of paper resting in front of me.

Nope!

But there's a first time for everything <3

Who cares if I'm starting late

"That's not a problem, is it?"

It might take me a bit but I'd like to do it myself.

"I'll," a look of discomfort passed over his features, "I'll help you with it."

?

"It sounds like you don't want to- I can do it," I insisted. "Besides, you have a ton of work to get through, I'll just ask Farlan to help if I need any."

I can do it myself <3

Okok focus Y/N <3

kk

'Dear First Princess,

Thank you for checking in on me. Levi has been incredibly welcoming to me, it feels like I've always known him, you don't have to worry about our marriage. It's comforting to know that there's someone who's concerned about my wellbeing, other than my husband of course. Levi wants to show me around the Duchy a bit more but I'll make sure to let you know the next time I come to the capital.

Sincerely,

Duchess Y/N'

I'm unsatisfied

"I wouldn't have offered to help if I didn't want to," Levi startled me again.

YOU KEEP ON SCARING ME

"Really?"

He has a ton of work to get through-

"Helping my wife isn't extra work."

*contract wife

"You're weird Levi."

Most people wouldn't be so accommodating- even if I am helping

"Whatever."

"Will you help me then?" I shot him a smile.

I think I'm getting more used to accepting help from other people.

It's a good feeling.

This was a good choice.

"Of course," Levi responded, setting aside his work.

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my struggles with letter writing continue <3 LUV U GUYS <3

- amiiii