[Shinji's only reaction to his kind smile seems to be mild confusion. But really, he's curious... this treatment isn't what he'd been used to before coming here, at least not from anyone but Kaworu, and it's honestly nice.]
...It's fine. [he glances at him, and then back to his hands.] What's the project?
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...It's fine. [he glances at him, and then back to his hands.] What's the project?