Are you referring to this? https://i.imgur.com/KREsnoB.jpg It was tough to get a good screenshot of it, but I can kind of see what you're referring to. It does look vaguely like a Sachiel mask. Maybe a subliminal/subconscious insertion of what Shinji was thinking about just before losing consciousne...

@Krikenemp : First post, eh? Welcome to the world beyond lurking! Thanks! Though I did have an account at one point, no idea what happened to it. Seemed like an apt time for a new beginning. As for them ostensibly serving completely different functions, it bears keeping in mind that this is a myste...

Hey there, It's good to see you still making these detailed posts. I remember seeing you and several others around here when I lurked years and years ago. It's especially nice to see some of the veteran members still active. I guess some things never change, huh? This has been quite an interesting r...