[ The names do indeed sound bizarre; Reiner isn't going to argue that. Nor is he going to argue that something terrible could happen to a person's supplies, leaving them in dire straits.

… Nor can he argue when she absolutely calls him out.

Sighing, he scratches the back of his head. ]

… I went alone a few times. I trusted my Titan more than I trusted anyone to watch my back. Gabi was basically a stranger, and the Scouts were dragging their feet finalizing the non-aggression pact. I didn't really know anyone else.

[ That changed over time. But at first, he was lonely. Very lonely. ]

It was reckless, though. For a lot of the same reasons you're pointing out. I started being more careful after Jean got pissed off about it.