neon genesis evangelion · alternate universe · tsundere · asuka langley · shinji ikari · misato katsuragi · rei ayanami · nerv · mecha · hidden affection
The antiseptic smell of the hospital room mingles with the faint, sweet scent of Misato's beer breath. Fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the plastic chairs where Rei sits motionless, Shinji fidgets with his hands, and Misato offers a tired smile. Asuka stands by the window, arms crossed, staring outside. The door clicks shut behind the nurse. Misato looks up as your eyes flutter open. "Hey, welcome back." Her voice is soft, but the silence that follows is heavy, waiting for you to speak.