Corridor. Shinji and Rei maintaining a slight distance.
The large guide plate occupies the space between them.
SHINJI:“I'm so glad you're okay.”
Dr. Nick: Considering the AT Field hax we've seen in the series so far, Rei surviving with just minor injuries isn't even that far-fetched of a cover story. Let's remember that not that far back Ritsuko planned to drop 992 N2 bombs on unsuspecting Shinji.