[Though it's true he's being reckless, it's not from any sense of carelessness or complacency. He knew the danger, considered it, and accepted it as necessary - and, considering death's impermanence, largely irrelevant. In theory, anyway. In practice, it's somewhat harder to keep in mind.

He lets out a shaky breath, and, though he only feels a flicker of anger at her words, he latches onto it - something solid, to hold him steady.]

I don't have my maneuvering gear, here. [He'd given it to Levi, though there's no particular reason to tell her that. He lets out a breath that's nearly a laugh, however humorless.] Not that it would do me much good if I had it. Something we're both aware of.

But I'm not planning on attacking you, and I'm betting that you're not planning on attacking me either. There's no point, here - and with something of a chance to start over, even you might hesitate before inviting Eren, Mikasa, and Levi's wrath. [He lifts his chin, staring her in the eyes - frightened, yes, and angry, but controlling his emotions.] Am I wrong?