Kai cradled the back of Shinji's head, a gesture that was almost familiar now as he brushed his fingers through his hair.

"It might be awful," Kai had to agree at least in part. It was probably real bad of the hero to turn around and let the whole world burn. But if the whole world had turned on you in the first place... "But they put the whole world on your shoulders and left it there to crush you. When you're backed in a corner there's only so manly places to go. I dunno... what would have changed if you hadn't."

Kai had a feeling even if he did have all the information, it wouldn't have made much difference. Every choice felt like a bad choice.

"The only thing I know is that regardless, I'm glad to know you."