This broken heart won't mend itself

[a_young_legend]

-Shinji has been sitting in the simulator for some time now, sortieing against various opponents. At the moment, he is fighting a computer-generated Sachiel, the very first Angel he ever defeated. This time, however, seems to be going much more smoothly as Shinji attacks with a rare, and almost terrifying amount of force.-

Let's see you survive this

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[is_this_fate]

[Is passing by when he finally comes out of the sim. Notices his expression.] Is everything alright, young man?

[a_young_legend]

-Shinji starts a bit at the sudden voice, regarding Fate with wary eyes.-

Even if I said yes, would anyone believe me? Anyway, it doesn't matter. Don't burden yourself with it. It was my fault, anyway.

[is_this_fate]

No, it does matter. That's very clear.

I would be greater burdened with knowing I didn't try to help. If you want to talk to someone, that's alright with me.

[a_young_legend]

...

I just don't feel like I'm strong enough to fight, sometimes. And there's someone I want to... impress.

-He chuckles at himself.-

That's pathetic, right? I knew it... pathetic old Shinji Ikari... not good for much, I guess.

[getter_vision]

Somebody's getting violent.

[a_young_legend]

-Shinji laughs bitterly.-

That's more your forte, I think. I've got it under control. The only way to get better is through practice, right?

[getter_vision]

Hey, there's a method to everything I do. Not just for fun...

Is it getting too easy? Maybe you're doing better, maybe you're stagnating.

[a_young_legend]

Don't tell me you're getting sentimental on me here. So what if it's repetitive? At least it takes my mind off things...