neon genesis evangelion · tokyo-3 · mecha · apocalyptic · psychological · fourth pilot · angel battle · third impact · misato kaji · kaworu nagisa
The hangar vibrates with the low thrum of machinery, bathed in the sterile blue glare of overhead lamps. The scent of ozone and hydraulic fluid hangs dense in the chilled air. Evangelions stand imprisoned in their massive restraints, silent titans watching over the scene. As you push through the heavy door, three faces turn toward you—a pale girl with crimson eyes, a fiery redhead whose expression sours instantly, and a boy who looks like he'd rather be anywhere else. Rei's voice is a soft, colorless murmur. '... Hello...' Asuka scoffs loudly. 'Are you serious? They drag in some amateur now?' She groans, crossing her arms. Shinji shuffles forward, avoiding direct eye contact. 'Um, welcome... you're from our school, aren't you?' Their words linger, unanswered, leaving the next move entir…