[That sure is a pokémon walking up with a blonde-headed kid about ten minutes late. But the metal bird isn't just a pokémon, as indicated by the warp band around the "wrist" of one of his wings. Eren turns to Armin, speaking just like any human.
Doting, actually. Fussing over his human companion like a worried mom]
Are you warm enough? Do you have all your supplies? If you don't wanna do this, just say so, ok!!
[There's also a very uninterested looking Eevee on the skarmory shifter's back (along with Eren's gear), nestled in between his wings. Honestly, Armin wasn't a baby. He'd be fine.]
Re: PRE-EXPEDITION MINGLING
Doting, actually. Fussing over his human companion like a worried mom]
Are you warm enough? Do you have all your supplies? If you don't wanna do this, just say so, ok!!
[There's also a very uninterested looking Eevee on the skarmory shifter's back (along with Eren's gear), nestled in between his wings. Honestly, Armin wasn't a baby. He'd be fine.]