[ Kaworu will ask about Pen-Pen, but first to answer the question ]

I do. They keep me company when I'm alone, and they seem to know when I need them near. It's a mutual situation - they care for me in their own way and I care for them. [ even Zadkiel. Who... cares for Kaworu by not scratching him.

Kaworu walks through the streets of Asgard, still holding Shinji's hand. It felt good, to be like this. A regular conversation. ]

You lived with Captain Misato and the second child, right? [ aha, he remembers that he shouldn't call her that - ] Asuka-san.

Did you like it, to live with them?