Rachel nodded. "Yeah!"

A trainee ran up with the group. "I wanna help!"

Armin patted his head. "Sorry, kiddo, not today." he said as the group moved on.

Jean chuckled and slung an arm around Armin. "Ready to get back out there, blondie?"

Armin smiled and ducked under Jean's arm. "Hoping for the best..."

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Eren looked at his lap. "I turned titan....."