[He's about to say something in response to Kaworu's words but his voice dies in his throat out of shock when he feels the Angel's arms wrap around him. No longer is it his own arms that are around his middle. Kaworu is hugging him. Embracing him. It's enough to make his mind shut down.
When was the last time he'd been hugged? Surely his mother had hugged him, or so he wants to desperately believe. He can't remember. He's never let anyone close enough. Yet here he is and Shinji's dumbfounded as to how to respond. He'd been feeling chilled but now he's warm, right throughout his entire body as he finally reaches up, cautiously with his own arms, to awkwardly return the hug. It seems surreal. Was this really even happening?]
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When was the last time he'd been hugged? Surely his mother had hugged him, or so he wants to desperately believe. He can't remember. He's never let anyone close enough. Yet here he is and Shinji's dumbfounded as to how to respond. He'd been feeling chilled but now he's warm, right throughout his entire body as he finally reaches up, cautiously with his own arms, to awkwardly return the hug. It seems surreal. Was this really even happening?]
I...any time, Kaworu-kun.