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

Shinji hadn't really noticed Misato's tone shift as he had been busy talking to Maya. He figured Ritsuko and Misato were talking about work business so he didn't want to butt in. At Maya's words, Shinji couldn't help but chuckle slightly. He felt a sort of kinship with Maya....he had often gotten flustered easily and he had worked on resolving that so he was slightly more confident. Still, he knew where she was coming from. Sorry for teasing you....feel free to call my Shinji-kun...also, if you don't mind me saying, I think you are too cute for the kun so is it alright if I call you Maya-chan? He asked with a small smile. While Maya did indeed have a boyish charm to her....he felt that made her cuter, rather than more boyish, thus in his mind that warranted a chan rather than a kun. It soon came time for them to part ways though, and Shinji gave the girl a small wink. I look forward to working with you, Maya-chan. Once it was just Misato and Shinji again, he let out a small chuckle. I hope I didn't come on too strong...but she is cute...she just needs to be more confident... Shinji thought outloud before they were in the dimly lit room. Soon the lights were on and Shinji was staring into the face of a monster...or at least that's what he thought it was. He backed against the railing as he stared at the purple behemoth. What the hell is this....a giant robot..... He turned to Mistao as she began to explain. Evangelion...last line of defense....what do you mean? Soon however, he heard his voice and Shinji looked up staring into the cold, steely face of his Father. Shinji....you've come. Good....you will be piloting the Evangelion you see before you. He explained calmly as he pushed his glasses up. You must combat the angels....our foes who would see us wiped off the face of the planet. Shinji was trying to comprehend everything, to wrap his head around what was going on. Father....is this...is this why you called me...is this the reason? Shinji looked up to Gendo, glaring at him angrily to which Gendo just smirked. Of course....you finally have a use...a purpose...what greater purpose then to save humanity, Shinji.... Gendo explained to his son in his unemotional tone yet again. Shinji, for his part seemed to be calming down...this was all so much to wrap his head around....saving humanity...piloting a giant robot....it seemed too much for him...but he would indeed finally have a purpose in life...a reason for living. This is a lot to take in....I think I deserve some time to think on this decision, don't you agree...Father? Shinji shot back at his dad, glaring at him in similar manner to how he was being glared at. For his part, Gendo just smirked, happy to see his son finally had a bit of a backbone. Very well...you have 30 minutes to contemplate your decision...the Angel is still far enough away after all. Come back here once you have made up your mind. With that, Gendo vanished from sight. Shinji let out a sigh as he looked at Misato, giving her a small smile. Excuse me, Misato-san....I need to go think. He excused himself politely as he made his way down the hall. He had seen a bathroom on the way here and soon he was inside, resting against the wall and trying to wrap his head around everything that had just occurred.