Just poof! is it? That is... shockingly similar to the situation Shinji is in! Who could have guessed! He gives a soft "Oh," of understanding, and nods his head once. Yes! Yes, he knows what you mean exactly.

"I think... that happened to me, too."

He takes a second to wipe at his eyes again with the heel of his free hand, already feeling a lot more assured with someone else holding his hand and so easily leading the way.