momtaku:

It may have been instinctive on Mikasa’s part to protect Eren but what’s interesting is that it took only an instant for her to back down. She and Armin have an entire conversation with just their eyes. She remembers, he understands, she looks sad, perhaps even ashamed. In the panels that follow, Mikasa and Armin are not hovering over Eren. They are leaving him alone.

I would guess that Mikasa and Armin have gotten close these last several months. They’ve probably discussed this exact scenario. Maybe they tried to work out their anger and hurt before they arrived in Marley. Obviously, it’s still simmering.

I can’t imagine any scenario that would end with a permanent separation. He might be an idiot, but he’s their idiot. I don’t see that changing. They are disappointed, angry and hurt but still care very much. They know, too, that unless the curse of Ymir ends, Eren has only a short time left to live. That probably factors in.

As far as blame for Sasha’s death, I don’t think so. Jean is speaking emotionally and reacting with understandable anger, but I think once cooler heads prevail that will fade. Eren is likely facing desertion and insubordination, murder won’t be added to that list.