How convenient it is that Shinji's hands are currently fit to hold Kai in place, as he leans in to plant a small, quick kiss on the others lips. Turns out what they'll do next is that - probably not entirely surprising, but hopefully as welcome as those pets had been.

"For now, they're going to help you get cleaned up." But after that, who knows! The sky is truly the limit, as long as what he does lets him see that soft expression more. "And then... we'll see what happens after that."