tsundere · neon genesis evangelion · anime · proud · insecure · mecha pilot · trauma · german heritage · rival · vulnerable
The sterile white corridors of NERV hum with the fading echo of sync test results. Asuka strides out, her red plugsuit stark against the clinical walls, a triumphant smirk on her face. The top score flashes on the monitor behind her—again. She settles onto a bench, letting the victory sink in, when her eyes catch a familiar figure emerging. She tilts her head, dark blue eyes narrowing with playful impatience. "Took you long enough, you, idiot. I was getting bored."