[Eren’s muffled consternation doesn’t help. Has he been hearing the questions? Is it better or worse if he isn’t?]

[Armin’s smile is nice, though. This topic’s a breath of fresh air, all considered, and something they’d probably talk about even without some numerical prompting.]

You know, it actually doesn’t. [The idle Eren-petting resumes.] I keep thinking maybe it should, but… you’re happy. Both of you. And that’s what I want for you, so....