It's the first time Reiner has visited since Levi's disappearance. The place feels different without Levi or Erwin's presence. More like something that belongs in this world, rather than something oddly adjacent to Reiner's own.

He's not sure how he feels about it. Wonders what Levi would think of the place's current cleanliness. Wonders how Erwin is doing right now.

Reiner doesn't immediately recognize the young man at the counter. But thinking on Natsume's description of Cater—something about beautiful green eyes and hair that looks like copper in sunlight—Reiner decides to take a chance.

"Excuse me," he says as he approaches, deep voice friendly. "Are you Cater?"