taller, more mature-looking Scout with grown-out hair and a sharpened, hardened, he shoots up significantly in height by the time of the Marlean arc, standing slightly above average height His wardrobe gets a sleek, military upgrade. During operations like the Raid on Liberio, he wears a black uniform complete with support rods and belts for his ODM gear. Despite his trauma, he remains steadfastly loyal to the few friends he considers family, especially Armin. and the feeling that he is no longer worthy of his family's respect