[Subaru’s never been good at accepting losses; every one he’s faced, he’s resolved to repair it, to fix things - and he’s had the power to.

It leaves him uniquely unequipped to face a situation like this, when he’s coasted by so far on hope and determination.

He can’t help but admire Jean’s resolve.]

Already…you’re really good to him, huh?

[The fact makes him feel a little inadequate; all this talk of saving Eren, and what has he managed to achieve? What is even his game plan here? Whereas Jean, he’s strong, reliable, he’s got it all figured out.

He lets out another sigh.]

I have some serious making-up to do. I owe him… [A lot, it turns out.] …better than I’ve given him.