Celldweller:

*as they fly through space, he speaks up*


Shinji, may I talk with you for a minute?


Shinji:

Sure.



*they both move to a room away from the rest of the group*



Celldweller: I've been meaning to tell you something. We aren't going back to your base.


Shinji: .... Why not?

Celldweller: because. We have an old friend that needs our help. And in turn, he will be our greatest asset against Genesis, from the data you've shared.


Shinji: who, greater than you, could be able to defeat Genesis and his newly made army...?

Celldweller: you will just have to believe me. He trained with me and you in our earlier days...