"How much do you really expect to understand those non-human souls though? Arrogance and greed. Might be something more universal out there to tap into."

Questions upon questions, all things Kaji has to let run through his mind so quickly and make a snap decision on. A tension shoots through his form that he is trying not to belie. Could Gendou do it? Could he try again through harnessing the power of the Eidolons instead? No. He's as hamstrung as the rest of them with power, right? He has to work his way up from scratch. He's got nothing.

Isn't this exactly the crap Kalki was spouting before they killed her?

Nope, not going down that line of thought.

But would it be so bad to let him try? Trying to imagine Gendou Ikari as a Summoner is an intriguing thought. Sure, Gendou, go chasing after this world's Eidolons, gather them up, and see what you get. If his attempts to rebuild the world in whatever the hell image he's got aren't using kids as weapons this time?

Kaji's hand twitches, he really needs to know where Ib is right now.

"The Eidolons will serve any master they deem worthy. Don't know if you can get them to agree to an exclusive deal." See, it's easier to pretend he's calm when he's being a know-it-all. Would be even easier if he had a smoke.