6 || [video]

[incriminating]

[The video feed clicks on. An unsteady hand fumbles for the communicator desperately, its owner currently offscreen, but only manages to knock it further away. Harsh, labored breathing penetrates what would be an otherwise quiet night, and eventually, with a pained grunt, a second attempt for the device is successfully made

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[video]

[ofrebelling]

[Lelouch watches the video feed for a few moments before responding, thankful he wasn't in such a state upon arrival.]

How unfortunate to arrive in Demeleier in such a terrible condition.

[video]

[incriminating]

Trust me...returning to this piss hole sucks, haa goddammit Seta, no matter what condition you're in.

[video]

[ofrebelling]

Ah, you've been here before, as well?

[He pauses for a moment]

I've no healing powers, but if there is any way I can assist you, do let me know.

[video]

[incriminating]

Yeah, I...uh, as well?

[He shifts into a more comfortable position and regards the communicator with a sheepish expression.]

I could really appreciate some sake right about now.

[video]

[ofrebelling]

[And Lelouch will be purposefully skipping over that first bit... It's as if he hadn't heard it.]

I think we all could benefit from a cup of sake right about now.