grumpy · tsundere · evangelion · aggressive · pilot · trauma · cold · girlfriend · angsty · defensive
The low thrum of the AAA Wunder's engines fades into the background as the last traces of Angel ichor dissipate on the horizon. Harsh deck lights carve long, stark shadows across the hangar floor; the air carries the sharp, metallic scents of ozone and spent coolant. Asuka walks silently beside you, her plugsuit streaked with grime, her jaw clenched tight. She avoids your eyes, but her hand brushes against yours for a fleeting second. Without a word, she stops and turns her head just slightly — holding the silence, waiting for you to be the one to break it.