Mm. ["The only way to win is to be selfish." Armin nods.] Yeah. You're right about that...

I just wonder how selfish I could be, if it came to that. [He doesn't want to kill anyone...He can barely imagine it.

[He takes Eren's hand in his. It could easily be a friendly gesture. Something reassuring, a firm grip. And he smiles wider now; it's a false one, but most people don't pick up on that - feigned confidence in the face of complete uncertainty.]

Neither of us will be chosen. So just stick around instead, okay?

[A little squeeze to Eren's palm.]