[It was a reversal of sorts for him. A few years ago, he wouldn't have blinked at the sort of things that happened here. Chances were, he would have been annoyed by being partnered with someone, especially someone younger like Shinji, and gone off on his own. He wouldn't have left him behind or killed him off, but he doesn't think he would've felt the surge of protectiveness or anger he's keenly aware of now. Really, Ene sure did cause him some unnecessary changes.
He glances over at Shinji sensing that this isn't a question about his assignment.]
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[It was a reversal of sorts for him. A few years ago, he wouldn't have blinked at the sort of things that happened here. Chances were, he would have been annoyed by being partnered with someone, especially someone younger like Shinji, and gone off on his own. He wouldn't have left him behind or killed him off, but he doesn't think he would've felt the surge of protectiveness or anger he's keenly aware of now. Really, Ene sure did cause him some unnecessary changes.
He glances over at Shinji sensing that this isn't a question about his assignment.]
What is it?