At that, Shinji visibly deflates. His plan didn't work out. Disappointment, a familiar feeling, rises in him. Pitiful as it was, it took him a great deal of conviction to bring himself here for a face-to-face conversation. He hadn't talked to Kaworu in person since that unpleasant incident... visiting his housing unit had been the first step towards something like forgiveness.

"Oh." It comes out flatly. He shouldn't be so disheartened. If Kaworu wasn't here, he'll visit him later...

"Where does he usually go...? Do you know when he'll be back?"