[Armin slowly shakes his head, his eyes still far too clear through his grief.] But that doesn't matter. Because we didn't have more time, and Traveling is so messed up.

[And then he smiles - a smile Eren won't recognize, one that looks amused but is utterly devoid of humor. Something sardonic and dark and cynical, that almost seems a mockery of a true smile.] You're worried? Don't be. What more can they do to me that they haven't already done?