Rei is also one of my favorite characters, though by the end of the series she does seem a bit dull you really see how much she changed from Gendo's puppet to developing a sense of indiduality, becoming more than just a doll. She will forever be one of my favorite characters and I hope it stays that way!
I hope one day things'll be alright. It's probably going to be a long time I don't know if I'll still be alive by then. I'm getting tired of waiting.