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From: Ikari, Gendo

To: Akagi, Ritsuko

Subject: REI-03 Status Report

Timestamp: 03:12:47 JST

Encryption: FULL (MAGI SEAL SIG: IKARI_G1201)

Dr. Akagi,

Has the neural gel matrix in Clone Rei 03 stabilized post-synchronization trial?

Unit-00’s response latency was within acceptable limits, but MAGI-Casper flagged subtle identity drift patterns during the de-sync phase. I want to know if you’ve confirmed the cause. Spontaneous differentiation is not tolerable at this stage.

Her compliance must remain absolute.

-Ikari

From: Akagi, Ritsuko

To: Ikari, Gendo

Subject: Re: REI-03 Status Report

Timestamp: 04:02:13 JST

Commander,

REI-03’s neural cohesion is intact. Drift patterns were minor and likely linked to residual memory echoes from REI-02. The LCL isn’t fully purging them between clone iterations. I’ve increased the protein suppression factors in the cerebral column to mitigate this.

You should know: she hesitated slightly during retinal scan access to Lab 04. I doubt she’s aware-but her subconscious might be. The soul imprint isn’t as passive as we modeled.

We are not just engineering flesh anymore. Something is looking back.

-R.

From: Ikari, Gendo

To: Akagi, Ritsuko

Subject: Observation Protocol Addendum

Timestamp: 04:06:28 JST

If she’s beginning to remember, terminate that vector.

Do not let emotion interfere, Dr. Akagi. If REI begins to question her origin, it compromises everything. Remove all remaining samples of REI-01 from sublevel storage. There will be no “reunions.”

If necessary, we will transition to REI-04.

This version is only a tool. Nothing more.

-Ikari

From: Akagi, Ritsuko

To: Ikari, Gendo

Subject: Re: Observation Protocol Addendum

Timestamp: 04:44:01 JST

Understood. But I should remind you: the REI series still carries aspects of Yui’s genetic code. The MAGI core won’t be able to distinguish full divergence from maternal resonance if it continues to escalate. There are flickers of recognition I can’t suppress through pharmacology alone.

I’m deleting the REI-01 DNA scaffolds today, per your order. I assume you’re aware this is irreversible.

-R.

P.S. She still speaks your name differently than any other.

From: Ikari, Gendo

To: Akagi, Ritsuko

Subject: Re: Re: Observation Protocol Addendum

Timestamp: 04:55:18 JST

Then let her speak it.

So long as she obeys, the rest is noise.

-Ikari

From: Akagi, Ritsuko

To: Ikari, Gendo

Subject: [no subject]

Timestamp: 05:23:00 JST

How many times do you intend to remake her, Commander?

At what point is she no longer a vessel, but someone who remembers being shattered?

Just tell me when to build the next one. I won’t ask again.

-R.

From: Akagi, Ritsuko

To: Ikari, Gendo

Subject: Personnel Status Inquiry

Timestamp: 06:02:31 JST

Commander,

Have you received any word regarding Maya Ibuki’s current location?

She failed to report during the last 3 system calibrations. Her MAGI access credentials were used early this morning near Cage-00, but there’s no footage, and her personal comms have gone silent.

I'm aware of the risks in asking. But I need to know: did she see something she wasn’t cleared for?

The MAGI have locked me out of several peripheral logs since 0400. This is not procedural drift. Something inside Casper is changing permissions without operator input.

And it feels like it’s aware of who’s watching.

—R.

From: Ikari, Gendo

To: Akagi, Ritsuko

Subject: Re: Personnel Status Inquiry

Timestamp: 06:09:44 JST

Dr. Akagi,

There is no record of Maya Ibuki having clearance for Cage-00 during the time window you’ve indicated. If her credentials were used, the MAGI will flag it as a security breach. Until such confirmation exists, I suggest we treat it as an anomaly.

Do not pursue this further without my authorization. Focus your attention where it is most productive.

As always, ask only questions you are prepared to live with the answers to.

—Ikari

From: Akagi, Ritsuko

To: Ikari, Gendo

Subject: Re: Re: Personnel Status Inquiry

Timestamp: 06:27:15 JST

Understood.

I’ll recalibrate MAGI-Casper’s scan thresholds and isolate the behavior as an internal fault for the report.

I won’t mention Maya again.

And I won’t ask any more questions I don't want answered.

—R.