Of course. It's a necessity for me too.

[ Also an excuse. He recognizes it in both of them, but he'll let Armin have it. It's only recently that he's begun to face these truths about himself, he isn't about to force someone else to do the same. ]

I know that it's strange seeing ourselves through the lens of those who love us most. But you might be surprised by what he noticed about you.

[ Which, well. ]

I'm curious. How do you see him?