"Thanks for seeing me on such short notice," said Misato, taking a seat across from Kaji in the empty diner.
"I figured if you were calling me at this hour it was important."
"Normally I'd ask RItsuko, but…"
"You don't want NERV to know."
"Correct."
"One of the kids?"
"Shinji. He's been cutting."
"Since when?"
"No clue. Asuka found the blade today and told me."
"What's Shinji said about this?"
"I haven't asked," said Misato, clenching her hands and looking away. "I'm scared to."
Kaji had no response, so he just grabbed Misato's hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze.