The retake of wall maria had provided Mikasa two things. One of them being hope that the Survey corps could surpass the Titans. However, the other wad grief.

No matter how hard her and Eren had fought, it had been in vain. Armin had died. There was nothing more to it. After a while, she had begun to accept it.

"How are you holding up?" Mikasa suddenly asked, knowing Armin's death had effected you as well.