[Ah...Armin's mug is held warm between both of his hands. He looks down into the pitch dark liquid inside.]

That's a nice sentiment. I should be thanking you.

[However...

[He glances up at her.]

I'm not someone you should be praising, though - not by a long shot. General kindness - it isn't useless, but...you shouldn't let it fool you either.

I've done unspeakable things. [The grip on his cup tightens slightly.]

A lot of innocent people have died because of me. Whether or not I'm nice really isn't the issue.

[Hopeless? Armin isn't so sure he disagrees anymore.]

Our world is a cruel place. Eren isn't wrong about that.

We've both made it crueler.