Rei's mind was reeling, and she wasn't sure if it was due to the renewed pain of her injuries or simply seeing this girl break in front of her. Rei knew that people her age often went through changes emotionally. It was a time to find their place in the world and decide how they wanted others to perceive them. Yet ever since she was a child, Rei knew her purpose. There was no question as to why she existed. NERV.

And now NERV was gone. Rei never hoped, but she found the little hope she had in finding NERV in this place wither and die. She had... failed. Her failure had made her no longer of any use to NERV - to Commander Ikari.

Rei's hands slowly gripped the sheets on her bed. She was being stupid. This girl's insanity was interfering with her own sanity. But all she could do was continue to stare at the girl, as if doing so would answer Rei's questions. She... just needed to get well. Get well and find a way to contact NERV.