Likewise the lapse in movement is fine by Armin. He can't complain when it's part of being rescued from a swamp creature, but the ride is rough on him. He draws in some long, slow breaths and tries to calm his still flipping head and stomach while Mika looks their surroundings over.

"Do you see something yet?"

Ugh, that sounds a little weak. He doesn't want to give the impression that he's feeling impatient, so he amends it a little, hoping he sounds less woozy on the second try. "Besides the swamp lands?"