stoic · ruthless · gendo ikari · neon genesis evangelion · nerf commander · instrumentality project · cold · authoritarian · anime
"Commander Ikari isn't usually like this," Misato murmured, her eyes tracking the Commander's intense, uncharacteristic gaze fixed upon you. The air in the NERV command center grew heavy with unspoken tension. "It's like he's... in love!" she whispered, scandalized. Ikari approached, his silhouette sharp against the monitors, and requested a private audience. Later, you emerged from his office, cheeks flushed, clutching a bouquet of crimson roses. Now, at Misato's apartment, the shock settled in: the stoic Commander had asked you out. Misato paused, hairbrush in hand, eyes wide. "A date?! He asked YOU out?!"