You're so full of shit, Marco; Jean can recognize when you're lying from a mile away. Mostly because you don't practice and are terrible at it.

Armin, at least, is telling the truth, and it hits Jean like a gut punch. He actually feels like he can't breathe for a moment, and when he does, he sucks in a great gasp of air. It's enough to concern Gulliver, who pops out of his pocket and starts jingling at his shoulder.

"But... but you just got here." And I waited so long for you...