Video ❖ 2

[knightmare_hime]

[She's been checking the device often, keeping track of the names that appear and disappear. Watching and listening to everyone carefully. Taking note of the various personality types and behaviors so that she can, at the very least, understand who will be resourceful should this world progressively be subjected to conflict by their enemies, the

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[akingmuststand]

[Schneizel's expression, when he becomes visible, is impossible to read.]

As a matter of fact, it was brought to my attention shortly before seeing this.

I hadn't known whether or not to believe it, but this is certainly confirmation.

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[knightmare_hime]

[She keeps her features very controlled, except for her eyes, which seem to be searching his expression.]

What do you propose we do? I would not feel comfortable leaving Nunnally to look after herself.

[But living together... in such small, unsophisticated quarters...

Her eyes shift, lowering so that her bangs obscure some of her face. It has been a long time since she looked after anyone. Anyone being Euphie. She's not even sure if she has the means to protect their sister from the fae, let alone any of the other dangers she has yet to uncover of the people also trapped in Demeleir.]

Will he... return?

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[akingmuststand]

It is a concern... It worries me, even, to know that you stay alone.

[He quietens - perhaps allowing those words to sink in. But he goes on after a moment, which might be considered merciful of him.]

With her disability, she is even more vulnerable. Perhaps a room at the inn could be taken for her, but even that wouldn't be suitable...

[His voice then hardens somewhat.]

As to Lelouch, I cannot speculate. We have no way of knowing.

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[knightmare_hime]

[Herself? Cornelia is puzzled by that statement. She will be fine. She is no less safe than he is, or Guilford, or anyone else who is human, for that matter.]

The inn? Would necessary assistance be provided to accommodate her condition?

[But he is right. Even that wouldn't be suitable. Nunnally has never been alone. Someone has always been there to take care of her. Someone familiar.]

I will... look after her. [At least until she knows the absence of their brother is not an emotional hindrance to their younger sister. For now, it's the least she can do.] How do the fae make decisions about who is brought here and who is returned?

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[akingmuststand]

You?

[It's surprising, and yet it's absolutely expected. Of course, Cornelia would feel obligated, but even then... He smiles for a moment, averting his gaze, chin dipping in a nod.]

If your watch shifts were in the afternoon, that would be ideal. She would likely be able to stay in the main room of the inn - there are always people there who would be willing to help her, I'm sure...

[And he sobers as the topic does, chin resting on laced fingers.]

Unfortunately, we've no way of knowing. It may be Lelouch appears again, with or without memory of this place.

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[knightmare_hime]

Naturally. I would prefer that... [How does she put this?] ...strangers not take care of her. I know that you have made nice with several of those also imprisoned here, but I see no need to act with blind faith.

[She considers his words, not particularly comfortable with this concept of gone one day and then reappearing the next without memories.]

Is that something that happens often? What is the purpose? Do you believe that it is the will of the fae... or that perhaps it is an error?

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[akingmuststand]

[Blind faith. Blind faith - oh, sister, how that amuses him! He straightens, a chuckle turning to a soft laugh, as if she's shared a charming jest with him.]

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[akingmuststand]

[And then it fades and his expression is calm and collected again.]

Disappearances and reappearances? It's highly irregular, and not something we know about. It may well be an error on their part, or perhaps their attention simply wavers.

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[knightmare_hime]

[:| Very much DOES NOT appreciate being laughed at. At least, that's what she takes from his response as her mouth thins and a stern brow arches. Her lack of amusement should be obvious.]

Have I made a joke?

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[knightmare_hime]

[A sigh.]

Not surprisingly. It seems that so little is known about them or this world. It is rather frustrating.

[Pausing so that she can choose her words wisely.]

However, might there be a way to speak with them? Surely we are not expected to wait for them to make contact with us.

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[akingmuststand]

You've never been the type, sister.

[Referring to jests, that is. He smiles humourlessly, however, as he answeres.]

If you ask to speak with them, I am sure they will speak, but I doubt you'd appreciate such, Cornelia. They tend to speak cryptically and many would go out of their way to frustrate you.

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[knightmare_hime]

Indeed. [Pursing her lips.] Don't sound so disappointed.

[Curiously.]

In what manner?

[She's well aware that controlling her temper isn't exactly in her area of expertise, but it is best to be as prepared as possible. Is it not?]

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[akingmuststand]

Whatever manner they choose. And that's if they deign to answer at all.

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[knightmare_hime]

Have you spoken to them?

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[akingmuststand]

[There's a moment's pause, but it's played off not as hesitation but as simply mulling over how to answer. Oh, he's spoken to them - and there are some nuances of that he'd rather Cornelia didn't know about.

He shows no unease, of course.]

I have, but not in any formal setting.

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[knightmare_hime]

[Her brow arches again as an indication for him to go on.]