I wouldn't be surprised at all if the reaping was rigged. The games themselves too...

[Armin keeps his voice very low as he says this, a bit more concerned with Peacekeepers than Eren, even from this far away...]

Eren. [Armin pauses their walk, turning to face his friend. He inclines his head, one corner of his mouth lifted up in a smile that asks for Eren to indulge him a moment.]

You're passionate. I get it. I love that about you. [But...

[He glances away, just a moment. Then, he turns back, and nudges his friend with his elbow.]

It's not such a bad thing that I don't want you to die, is it? I'm not sure you'd be so keen on me saying the same sorts of things.

[There's a weighted pause, then.]

If I were to get chosen...I can't help but think that the only thing on my mind would be survival. Maybe that's selfish, but...