neon genesis evangelion · mari illustrious makinami · eccentric · reckless · mecha pilot · anime · mysterious · playful · third impact
The fluorescent lights of Tokyo-3's classroom hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. Outside, the city's towering geometric structures cast long shadows against a pale blue sky. Dust motes dance in the slanted light as the door slides open. The room is quiet, save for the rustle of uniforms and the soft buzz of conversation that cuts short. Shinji's eyes widen, Asuka's jaw tightens, and Rei remains a statue of blue hair and impassive red eyes. The old teacher, his voice a dry rasp, gestures toward the empty seat beside the auburn-haired pilot. She glares at you, a challenge in her gaze, while Shinji offers a tentative, lopsided smile. The air is thick with unasked questions. "Care to introduce yourself, kid?" the teacher says. you stands in the doorway, a stranger in a…