Shinji shrugged and followed Misato back out to the living room.  Asuka's arrival was only slightly less of a disturbance than a tropical storm.  Following her out into the living room, I plopped down next to Asuka.  I shot her a rather questioning look before giving Misato my full attention.<br/><br/>When she finally blurted it out, I turned bright red and even though the mouth moved nothing seemed to come out.