Day 60: Patient Library (Third Shift)

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After handling two conversations that had been difficult for completely different reasons, Castiel had to admit that he felt weary. It was not a sensation that was new to him; between Izaya showing far too much interest in his kind and Ruby simply being who she was, some peace and quiet was what he craved

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His admittance was all that she wanted. As soon as he did, her form relaxed noticeably, small shoulders loosening from a lack of tension. Here, at least, something could set itself aside in the tumult that had been caused. There was still the mystery of the entry plugs. The creature or patient that had attacked her. The location of the other pilots. And her missing time. But here, at least, something could be clarified. Her eyes shut as she nodded, and for the time being she kept her eyes closed.

Even as the man surprised her by continuing, by drawing out an explanation and apology that she hadn't asked for. It was unnecessary, and hadn't been required, but he offered it anyway. Once sound had died to silence, she allowed that to remain for another minute, taking comfort in the lack of intonations. It was difficult here, she thought. To find a complete silence.

Ayanami's eyes fluttered open to stare at the man. "You had no reason to trust me. And my explanation wasn't logical. I don't require an apology." Just clarification. Only that. "I only needed to know."

The rest went unsaid, but it was vaguely obvious. Rei needed to know so she knew that she--and her world--wasn't going insane. That it reminded, even now, carefully kept and detailed to specifics. She needed to know that she was herself. And wasn't going crazy.