Whatever distress previously radiated from Declan was immediately dashed away in the sudden shock and pleasure he displayed. When Aoba stubbornly insisted he would carry the weapons despite Ghost's (he cast a quick, withering look his way) unnecessary factoids, Declan was confused but happy - and confused by his happiness. Fortunately for them both, Aoba's second statement changed the pace and the Titan snorted a laugh before he could stop.

"Snrk. Ah! I'm sorry. Sorry. I'm not...I mean I'm laughing, but not at you. I just...I don't think you would ever run. Not if you thought for a moment that you could help. I trust you. Trained or not."