Shinji Ikari Raising Project

[Dartz]

Sigh. Frigg'n puns. Giggle. I'm glad people are liking it.

It hasn't happened yet (There's one scene)... but it's Jets plan based on what I've been hearing.

To: “Shinjislist’
Subj: Today’s developments

Since everyone's shown genuine concern for Shinji, I think it's only fair to keep yous all up to date with how he's doing.

Kotono told me that he fixed her breakfast this morning. Apparently, he’s a pretty decent cook. Thus far he seems to be handling things. Kotono introduced him to Frigga and gave him the tour. She was surprised that he recognised our Outlaw Class for what it was... even missing an engine. Kotono suspects that he doesn’t quite believe what’s happening to him. He knows something’s up, that’s obvious, but he’s still going through the motions. He’s glad to be somewhere where people are living, that’s for sure... but he’s wondering where everyone else is. He’s obviously waiting for the other shoe to drop.

I met him earlier today. Shinji was a little bit startled by me and what I was, though he understood the concept of biomodding. I invited him to visit my morning class and spectate; he specifically refused to go. That’s the first time he’s actually shown any resistance to anything.

He’s spending time with Mackie right now. There’s a delivery from Jenga on a run in and Mackie took him out in one of the Havocs to escort it in for the last leg of it’s journey. I don’t want to jinx it by saying there won’t be an attack... not after the last incident.... but it’s unlikely and Mackie can handle it. We’ve taken precautions.

After that, Anika’s pulled down the whole 13-episode run of Bubblegum Crisis.... including catalogue episodes with the real ending. She’s going to sit and watch some animé with him, and introduce him to the concept of AI’s based on fictional characters. We’ve also got an old copy of the Race to 400 documentary if he gets bored with that, along with some AMG and a little Sailor Moon.

Then it’s time for bed. We don’t know whether he needs to sleep or not. But he can. And, Kotono tells me, he does have nightmares. Tomorrow rolls around and we see who he wants to spend time with, or what he wants to do. If anything. I know I’m interesting in sampling Shinji’s cooking.

The plan is to introduce him to the idea of humans in space, then have him meet me to introduce the idea of biomods and handwavium, then Mackie and Anika to introduce the concept of artificial intelligence, then finally a little Bubblegum Crisis to introduce the concept of doppel-AI based on fictional characters.

After that, we let him do his own thinking and see what he comes up with. By the time he’s actually told, he’ll at least have his own theory. If he comes to the conclusion himself, it won’t be as shattering. Hopefully, by then he’ll have bonded to at least one of us so he can be pulled through it. He can use us as an emotional crutch.

That’s the scenario I’m hoping for.

Whether reality matches the plan is something only time will tell.

-Jet
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To: "Noah Scott" (big-cheese@stellvia.fen),
Subj: Shinji Ikari.

I assume you've seen the other message. Covering all our bases, we’ve prepared an apartment for Yayoi just in case. It’s not luxurious but it should be comfortable enough for a couple of days. If Yayoi would like anything specific prepared, she should drop one of us a message. I’d prefer not to send him away to her.... that’d be worse for him.

Anika’s agreed to help aswell, once he knows. She’ll be able to provide guidance... especially since they’re both the same design inside. She’s planning to tell him the truth about herself, tonight. That’s pretty tough for her with someone she’s just met. They'll be spending time together later on this evening. Hopefully Shinji will begin to trust her.

-Jet

Is it obvious I amn't used to communicating with email IRL?
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