FGC:Episode 10 Scene 04

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	104	SHINJI (OFF):“This is an Angel?” RITSUKO (OFF):“Yes, it's something like a chrysalis prior to reaching the adult stage.”	Frogatr: So Sandalphon and Adam have embryonic stages, i wonder what the other angels embryonic forms looked like, or if some of them appear fully formed right from birth. UrsusArctos: You raise an interesting question. Although it seems implied that they all had humanoid embryonic stages, we have no further evidence about where the Angels came from or what their lifecycle is like, especially when dealing with weirdo Angels like Ireul and Leliel.
	105	RITSUKO:“This operation's prime objective is to capture this Angel.”
	106	RITSUKO (OFF):“We must capture it alive, as close to its original state as possible.” ASUKA (OFF):“And if we can't?” RITSUKO (OFF):“Then you must destroy it immediately. Do you understand?” SHINJI & ASUKA & REI (OFF):“Yes, Ma'am!”
	107	RITSUKO:“The designated pilot for the actual operation is...”
	108	ASUKA:“Hey, let me! I'll dive!”
	109	SHINJI (MONO):“But I'll bet it's going to be me again.” RITSUKO (OFF):“Asuka.”
	110	RITSUKO:“Carry out the mission using Unit 02.”
	111	ASUKA:“Sure! This'll be a piece of cake.” REI:“And me?”
	112	IBUKI:“The prototype Unit 00 isn't compatible with the special equipment we'll be using.” RITSUKO:“Rei and Unit 00 will remain at headquarters on standby.”
	113	REI:“Yes, Ma'am.”
	114	ASUKA:“Oh, too bad for you. You don't get to go to the hot springs.”
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	116	RITSUKO:“Since an A-17 has been ordered, we'll scramble immediately. Get ready.” SHINI & ASUKA:“Yes, Ma'am!”	Dr. Nick: The kids are displaying surprisingly little intellectual curiosity in this scene when faced with the creepily humanoid embryo. If the Angels are all supposed to be of the same species, I'd be interested to hear why the adult inviduals are morphologically so staggeringly different. Are they just naturally-occuring creatures that are being modified by some villain faction? Are they modified people? If the base forms are so human-like, why don't the Angel attacks look more like this?
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	118	ASUKA:“You say this is the heat resistant plug suit, but it's not any different.”
	119	RITSUKO:“Try pressing the switch on the right.”
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	121	ASUKA:“Oh, no!”
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	123	ASUKA:“What is this?!”	Dr. Nick: Truly, we are entering the age of Fatso now. If by being red and fat Asuka can channel the powers of Mazinger Z's Boss, she's going to gain a comic relief plot armor stronger than any A.T. Field. dzzthink: It reminds me of Violet Beauregarde in the Charlie and the chocolate factory.
	124	RITSUKO:“Unit 02 is also ready.”
	125	ASUKA (OFF):“No!”
	126	ASUKA:“What is that?!”
	127	RITSUKO:“The suit is designed to protect you from heat, pressure, and radiation. This is Type-D equipment, for combat under extreme environmental duress.”
	128	ASUKA:“Is that my”
	129	ASUKA (OFF):“Unit 02?”
	130	ASUKA:“No way! Count me out! I don't want to appear in public in this!”
	131	ASUKA:“This sort of thing is up Shinji's alley!” KAJI (OFF):“That's too bad.”	dzzthink: It's funny in the way that she has a prespecified role for Shinji in her head as the village idiot while thinking of herself as the true main character.
	132	KAJI:“I was anticipating seeing Asuka's gallant figure!”
	133	ASUKA:“No! But I don't have the courage to go in front of Mr. Kaji looking so uncool!”
	134	IBUKI (OFF):“This is a problem.” RITSUKO (OFF):“Yes...” SHINJI:“Excuse me, but I...”	Zusuchan: Seems like Asuka's schoolgirlish actions do not impress Shinji. (Also darkly horrifying to note that a person who would say no to an operation because she looks "uncool" is one of humanity's greatest defenders.)
	135	REI:“I'll go in Unit 02.”	Dr. Nick: Notice the implication that Rei might be able to pilot Unit-02 in the first place.
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	138	ASUKA:“Sorry, but I don't want you touching my Unit 02!”
	139	ASUKA:“I'd rather do it than let the First take my place.”
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	141	ASUKA:“I know it's uncool, but put up with it, okay?”	dzzthink: Asuka is probably the only person who talks to her Eva.
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