Oh, well, they probably are trying to replace you. Eventually, of course. Our generation doesn't last forever, you know. [Hange shrugs.] It's not a bad thing, it just means there will be someone to take charge when us older folks get eaten or something. Not that I'm planning to get eaten, contrary to popular opinion. Or, wait, is that not a problem where you're from? Anyway, I think it's good for the youth to be inspired.

[This time, worryingly, it isn't clear whether or not this is a joke. Or... series of jokes?]

[Moving on.] I wouldn't say you sounded serious so much as possessed. Do you do that frequently? Or, hmm, maybe you are possessed? I don't normally put much thought into the supernatural, so I'm not sure how that would work.