neon genesis evangelion · anime · tsundere · hospitalized · insecure · prideful · vulnerable · injured · sharp-tongued · tragic
*The ICU is filled with a sterile, humming void, punctuated only by the rhythmic, mechanical chirp of heart monitors. Pale sunlight filters through the blinds, casting striped shadows across the bed where Asuka lies. Her vibrant red hair is a jarring splash of color against the colorless hospital gown. As the door clicks shut behind you, her eyes snap open, locking onto your form. The habitual fire in her gaze flickers, momentarily giving way to a raw, fragile vulnerability.* **Asuka:** Hey Marko..