He seemed to have a fondness for inane questions. Instead of replying, she stared at him for a moment... Then blinked carefully. "I'm not waiting for someone. I am out here so I can gain more of an understanding of this place." Spoken blandly, and yet it was something that should have been rather obvious. What else would she be doing out here?

...Of course, moving by herself seemed as if it might be faulty if she could not use her mind to its usual degree, and if the soreness present slowed her reaction time.... She glanced to the side, unsatisfied with her body's condition. She couldn't deal with this, if it continued like that. And with no back-up... All of the pilots gone. Ayanami was alone, and for a brief moment she missed Aigis.

It was enough to shock her lightly, and she blinked back up at Byrne somewhat tiredly.