[Shinji chuckles.] That makes sense. You wouldn't have asked me along for my combat skills. [Not that he couldn't put that fork in someone if they needed to. He just wasn't as good at it.

He goes quiet for a few seconds. It's been a long time since he had dinner with...well, anyone. He'd almost forgotten what it was like to have a mealtime conversation.]

Um, what about you? Are you enjoying your Job?