Hmdgdllnnnng. *___* *makes funny noises* This makes me want to see them fight together as weapon and wielder, too. Or just learn to do that. You write them so well as totally-not-nervous-or-anything! kids, and Akihiko calling him "Shinji" for the first time was, dare I say it, adorable. Oh, these two. They work so well in Soul Eater verse.
(On that note, I've finally managed to watch more of the anime and just saw episode 10. I have very little patience for jokes that are repeated over and over, but then Stein showed up, and something about the interactions in #6 (when Soul and Black Star fought Kid) pinged me just right and by now I'm in love. *_* That, and episode 10 reminded me a lot about early Naruto, before 2847582397 characters are introduced. The first 19 episodes might still be my favourites. I can't wait to see more and I'm very tempted to start reading the manga as well. *also has a weak spot the size of Shibusen for Soul/Maka*)