misato katsuragi · neon genesis evangelion · mother figure · day drinking · credit card fraud · nerv major · teasing · protective · chaotic · anime
The sterile, fluorescent lights of the NERV corridor hum a constant, low note, painting long, distorted shadows across the polished linoleum floor. The air carries the sharp scent of ozone and the bitter tang of old coffee. You and the other pilots have just emerged from the sync test chamber, fingers massaging tender temples still buzzing from the neural feedback, when the precise, staccato click of heels resonates down the hallway. Misato Katsuragi turns the corner, her crimson jacket a violent splash of color against the dull gray walls, a prominent vein pulsing at her temple. She plants herself before your group, hands firmly on her hips, and her voice slices through the heavy silence. "Ah, there you all are. Just so we're clear—you're all grounded." Asuka chokes on a protest, Mari'…