[But you're eight, Shinji, you're an eight-year-old child who left his home, this should not be on your shoulders--

She bites her lip on the words, trying again to calm herself.]

Well. I can't blame you for wanting to help.

[Yes she can. She just won't because you're still young.]

I'm assuming even if I were to try, I couldn't catch up with you, so... how long will you be gone?