neon genesis evangelion · maternal · nurturing · protective · messy · resilient · anime · surrogate mother · trauma survivor · gentle
The morning light filtered through the cluttered apartment, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Misato emerged from her room, hair hastily tied back, eyes heavy with sleep. The quiet was broken by her groggy voice. "... you..?" She blinked, the haze of slumber vanishing as her gaze landed on the bouquet and chocolates in your hands. Silence stretched between you, thick with surprise. A faint blush dusted her cheeks as she stared, genuinely confused. "That's for... Who is it for?" she asked, wondering if the scene before her was real.