>>4371493I have feelings that are very similar in words, but what is normal? For Rei?
Her purpose was Instrumentality and The Third Impact. Instrumentality seems best for both parties if there ever were to be a "relationship". What makes Rei special is what She is.
I guess staying in the state that Shinji was when conversing with Rei while swimming in the LCL sea would be close enough. Outside of time/pain/pleasure. The purest form of an interaction. To simply "be" with Her. Not even the others can get in the way.