Somehow 'you're too good' was not the response Kai thought Shinji's reactions were leading up to. So it was good that Shinji was dipping down for a moment, because Kai's face sure was going through some motions right about then. Of course this was partially because any 'you' way of approaching things was probably code for the fact that he was an idiot, he was extremely sure.

It was his turn to dip his head though, gently resting his on Shinji's. "... I'm glad." He really, truly wouldn't have known what to do otherwise. "Hurting you is the last thing I ever want to do, but..." Kai took a breath and sighed.

"I'm still an idiot, Shinji. So don't hide it if I do. Lemme know what you're conflicted about so I can do better."