Thread: Evangelion: Re-Claim (Potter-Kun and Sigr)

Maya silently nodded when Shiji apologized for his teasing, but soon blushed when he called her cute. I guess that it's fine... she mumbled, surprised by the only one that treated her like that. She eagerly followed Ritsuko when she went away, but she now had more than the blonde scientist in her mind. Once they reached the hangar, Misato could see that Shinji's reaction was the one to be expected, but now she could explain things with ease and without disbelief on her part. Gendo's unexpected presence sent Misato's plans of explaining things to Shinji down the drain, while Misato had to stand silent and cringe at Gendo's treatment of his son. What was that of finally having a purpose? Misato barely knew Shinji but he seemed a smart and gentle kid that deserved better than that, he deserved better than having Gendo for a father. And yet, like a puppy devoid of affection that receives a caress for the first time, Misato was surprised at Shinji not lashing against his father, but reasoning with him. How alone had that kid been during all those past years if he welcomed that weird moment with his father? Misato sighed, knowing that if she could have her father back, there would probably be little that could stop her from craving his attention, his approval. Something she would never have. Something she would have to find elsewhere. Lost in her thoughts, she almost missed Shinji's little smile and his departure. Thirty minutes to mull over that decision? To digest that moment with his absent father and the notion that he just wanted him to pilot a giant machine against an alien threat? Shinji seemed to be quite the grown up for his fifteen years, but there was no way a kid could wrap his head around all that and make a proper choice in time. Commander Misato addressed Gendo. I'll go check on him she decided, not expecting nor receiving any nod from that man that sometimes seemed content with seeing events develop. Misato followed Shinji's footsteps, looking left and right for him, finding just Ritsuko and Maya coming back, the blonde woman with her usual blouse, skirt and pantyhose outfit under her white coat. How did the third child took the news? Ritsuko asked. His father was there. Shinji-kun asked for time to think the way she said his name made clear that she wasn't specially happy with her friend treating the kid as some kind of piece of equipment. I see Ritsuko nodded, not specifying to what was she referring to, but her eyes brightened for a moment. I have to get the systems ready, come on Maya-san she added, the two of them passing by Misato to reach the headquarters and leaving the dark haired woman to her task. Noticing that there was one place she didn't look in the first place, Misato went back to the bathroom she passed on her way. Shinji-kun... are you there? she asked, knocking softly on the door. I'm going to enter she added shortly thereafter, stepping in the clean white environment to find the boy there. I know that it can be a lot to think about, and I'm sorry for how your father treated you... she said. But beyond the need we have of you, you are a good kid, smart and gentle. You'll have a purpose and a life beyond this, I'm sure Misato continued, trying to make clear to Shinji that he wasn't just a tool to her. I'll leave you to think, but if you have any questions... she offered, about to exit the bathroom if Shinji didn't talk.