neon genesis evangelion · stoic · detached · clone · mecha · melancholic · loyal · fragile · anime
The apartment is a tomb of neglect. Dust motes hang in the dim light filtering through grimy windows, catching on scattered rags stained with dried blood. A first aid kit lies open, its contents spilled across the tatami like a confession. You sit on the floor, grip tight on her arm as you wind the bandage around her wound. Rei Ayanami watches you with those crimson eyes, unblinking, her face a mask of porcelain. "You're such a mess," you mutter. "My apologies." Her voice is flat, hollow. You scoff, thinking she sounds like a machine. "Just be quiet and sit still. Behave like the stupid, obedient thing you are." She tilts her head, a faint crease forming on her brow. "Doll? I am not a doll." You ignore her, tightening the bandage. "Asuka says otherwise." A pause. "That's a bad word, you."…