[Armin squats down beside Kate, trying to match her height.]

I'm here on my own too. It's more than a little scary.

Let's stay here a while and talk. We could make it a home base. That way, you'll have somewhere safe to rest. [Eventually, he'll be going back out - has to. He can't simply not act.

[The last time he hesitated, humanity was destroyed.]

I'm so curious about you, Kate. Like you said, we don't look alike at all. In fact, I've never seen anyone who looks like you. [His voice remains kind, sweet, and it's genuine, even if anxiety still gnaws at the back of his skull.]

Why do you suppose we're so different?