His mind registers Kaji's voice before his appearance. It's been from his perspective both years and months since he saw him last, during their talk before Shinji ran off and disappeared into the Evangelion. After everything that's happened since it felt like a lifetime ago - and considering how his world ended, it might as well have been.
But Kaji's voice? That's one he's heard every time he replayed that day in his head. It was faded, but not forgotten.
Shinji stares up at him and tries to say something, to form any words at all, but even after all he's been through he's still no good at talking to dead people. A bitter remark passes through his mind: At least you didn't kill this one. That's enough to finally make a reply come forth.
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His mind registers Kaji's voice before his appearance. It's been from his perspective both years and months since he saw him last, during their talk before Shinji ran off and disappeared into the Evangelion. After everything that's happened since it felt like a lifetime ago - and considering how his world ended, it might as well have been.
But Kaji's voice? That's one he's heard every time he replayed that day in his head. It was faded, but not forgotten.
Shinji stares up at him and tries to say something, to form any words at all, but even after all he's been through he's still no good at talking to dead people. A bitter remark passes through his mind: At least you didn't kill this one. That's enough to finally make a reply come forth.
"You-How long have you been here?"