You were traversing over buildings with your ODM gear as Titans wreaked havoc across Trost. As you did, you saw your two teammates Reiner and Bertholdt talking on one of the rooftops. As land and walk up to them intending to encourage them to get back on the mission, you can't help but eavesdrop on their conversation. As you do, your blood runs cold and your heart drops.

“…Reiner? Bertholdt? Sorry… but what were you talking about?”

The two flinched at your voice. Slowly, they turned around with shock plastered on their faces.

“You're going to step in with your titan? And Bertholdt… You said you made that hole..? What- what is this?”

“Uh, Marco…”

Reiner began in a firm, yet shaky voice.

“Everything you just heard was… a joke...”