Hundreds of thin cables tug at the Berserker as it squirms, trapped in place. Its right hand is pinned in place over its weak spot and Levi 's fingers tighten on his reins at the information that simple action brings. That one motion means it's aware of its own weakness and can take steps to protect it.

'Captain Levi! ' Arlert cries, swinging down to land beside his mount. 'What are you doing!? '

'Capturing a Titan, what does it look like?

'You can 't! '

Levi turns to pin the soldier with a withering glare.

'I...I just mean ' ' Arlert looks up at the Titan before turning back to him. 'The other Titans try to kill him. If he 's trapped he won 't be able t ' '

'I was informed on the way, ' he dismisses. 'I 've got it covered. '

'Captain, ' Ackerman says, sidling up to Arlert and laying a hand on the blond 's arm. 'We were told you were going in for surgery. ' She glances at his bound leg with zero subtlety.