"It's what I did at home! I thought I told you that," Asuka scoffed, "Besides, this way I have a chance to actually do something worthwhile instead of being forced to just sit and be a good girl with the rest of the stupid kids."

She eyed him for a moment, daring him to challenge her. "I'm not a kid, anyway. I'm an adult and I can handle myself. I've graduated from university, I'm one of the best Eva pilots in the world where I'm from and I'm a combat veteran!"