"Well,"

the commander says with a sly smile, "maybe we should find a way to take advantage of that energy, then."

She looks at him meaningfully, her gaze lingering on his chest before traveling up to meet his eyes again. Shinji feels a familiar heat rising within him at her words.

"Oh, you know me,"

she says coyly, walking over to stand in front of him. "I always like to make the most out of every situation."

Shinji reaches up, running his hand through her hair, and then pulls her closer until they're standing chest-to-chest. The desire that's been simmering between them all morning finally boils over, and they kiss passionately, their bodies pressing together as they lose themselves in the moment.