[This is the true point at which Aubrey will see the real Armin. Eren's words leave him looking injured, but he doesn't deny them; doesn't reply at all, in fact, right away. He stares at Eren, their expressions still mirroring each other in intensity.

[He speaks carefully. He's well aware of what Aubrey is about to hear him confirm.]

Innocent lives...will be lost, yes.

But not every fifty years.

[He doesn't look at Aubrey.]

We need to buy time so we can negotiate - so we can talk things through. Freedom isn't out of arm's reach, Eren! Maybe for you, maybe for me - but the rest of the world deserves it too. We can help make that happen.