Quote:True, and what a spin that would put on the plot if that were the case.
In one interpretation, Gendo's entire reason for going along with Instrumentality and Seele and everything is that it'd do just that - Bring Yui Back.
Of course, this idea does require that Doug have access to the Eva via Central Dogma -- and honestly, that's not going to happen. I can't say why without revealing too much here, but as one of my prereaders Nathan should remember where I'm sending the plot and why that would be the case.
-- Bob
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Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.