@frozenexecutioner emerging from the shadows sends in:
"Ara- no. Shinji." They'd had so many fights over how she should address him now that he was back, Mitsuru inwardly battling her own feelings about him now that he was back in her sight. There was no way she could tell him the truth now, not when the likelihood of reciprocation was so slim. "Shinji, have you eaten?"
Steel hues flick up in acknowledgement of a certain Empress’ familiar voice, head turning just enough for her visage to come into view. At least he doesn’t have to remind her he’s not one for formalities this time.
“Oh, Mitsuru.” He says whilst turning to face her, hands stuffed in coat pockets. He’d only been back for two weeks, it was no surprise that they hadn’t had a chance to talk sooner given all her responsibilities.
“I haven’t. You?”










