[ this did seem like a suspiciously normal outing. except for the part that he was out of the house with his father, which is something that very seldom happened. shinji idly wonders if the house is being fumigated or if uncle kariya has kicked them out and now they're homeless. maybe it would be easier to break the news in the bird exhibit. either way, they were both out of their comfort zone though shinji had a pretty keen poker face on at the moment.

armed with binoculars, a pencil and notebook there was no telling if he was drawing or writing, but this wasn't an excursion meant for pure recreation. no, it was better if things actually had a point. so long as he kept an open mind, anything could make him stronger.

shinji doesn't really pay any attention to the other kids and their parents, walking hand in hand and hugging. as he walks alongside byakuya more like a business partner or direct supervisor he shoots him a sidelong glance. ]

I don't know why they don't just jump over the fence and eat everyone.
It's obvious they have the capabilities, but no ambition.