Levi's face became expressionless as well. "Well, what you don't know, Kurama, is that I can punish them for talkig back to their corporal...." he said monotinously. He grabbed Armin by the hair, pulling him down and resting Armin's face against his chest. "But I guess since we're not at headquarters or anywhere near the trial-hall, I can cut them some slack."

Tears formed on the corners of Armins eyes as he squeezed them shut, afraid that his corporal would hit him. "Co....corporal...." he stuttered, burying his face into Levi's chest. "N...no... please don't hurt me!" he cried.

Eren didn't move, afraid that if he went to help his friend. "Corporal Rivaille?" he muttered, staring wide eyed at him.

Levi let Armin go, watching him expressionlesly as he crumpled to the ground.

Armin began to cry, covering his head with his arms as he curled up on the ground.

Eren crouched down, setting a hand on Armin's shoulder. "C..corporal, I think you've scared him a bit too much.." he said.