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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[ voice | 70% ]

[as_you_command]

Whose disappearance are you investigating? [ He assumed this was in part Watch business, as much as something she was motivated to do to keep tabs on certain denizens. Guilford even had a good idea of who this is about, but he has not yet checked the list, himself. ]

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[knightmare_hime]

[The moment she noticed his name was gone, she felt relief. A reaction that was somewhat surprising. She didn't have the opportunity to speak to Lelouch about the circumstances surrounding the period of time Guilford was under the influence of Geass, but as long as he is gone, she does not need to be concerned about his will being compromised.]

It was my brother, Lelouch.

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[as_you_command]

[ A pause. ] I see.

[ He should sound relieved, but he found himself more skeptical than anything. ] This is, for certain, no trick of his doing?

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[knightmare_hime]

Unfortunately, we are uncertain at the moment. It seems that people appear and disappear regularly. And there have been some occasions when they have returned.

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[as_you_command]

We had best remain aware. [ Translation: on our guard. Not that he had to tell her that, but there was little else to say. Guilford wasn't sad to see him go, in the slightest. ]

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[knightmare_hime]

If he should return, we will know it. His name will reappear in the communication device. And if his memories of this world are not in tact, I doubt that he will keep himself scarce.

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[as_you_command]

If they are intact-- [ It would be best if they didn't have to think about such a possibility, but... ] --do you have plans to deal with him?

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[knightmare_hime]

I do.

Regardless of whether or not he has memory of his transgressions in our world.

[He will never hurt another person that is dear to her. Not there. Not here. Not anymore.]

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[as_you_command]

Mm. [ The sound of agreement should be easy enough to interpret. He cannot deny those feelings in the slightest. However, ] Is the Watch aware of his capabilities?

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[knightmare_hime]

[A pause.] I'm afraid I do not know.

Schneizel is not... forthright with that sort of information when it comes to outsiders.

[And she looks like she is struggling with something. Discussions such as this, those about herself, personal and complicated, they are not something she is comfortable with conversing about.]

We... have not spent a great deal of time discussing incidents that occurred before Demeleier. There are other matters, even more dangerous and ambiguous, that we have focused our efforts on.

[She hasn't necessarily been avoiding conversations relating to the conditions of their own world, but she is still trying to process everything. Regardless of why he chose to discard her, the fact still remains that he decided she was useless to him. It is not a revelation that she has taken lightly.]

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[as_you_command]

A wise course of action... [ Unseen nod. ] I understand. Your priorities are elsewhere, and throwing the past in front of those who do not have the entire context would only cause more confusion.

Now that he is, presumably, absent, it does make little sense to stir up any trust others might have had in Lelouch. [ Guilford doesn't like the idea of anyone trusting that monster, but practically, it would no good to get people worried for their safety -- especially if he's gone. ]

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[knightmare_hime]

[More silence. When she speaks, her tone is softer.]

...But there is still Nunnally to look after.

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[as_you_command]

Of course. [ And she would likely be very distraught about her brother's departure. ] I know that she is strong, but she should still have support at a time like this.

[ A pause. He was unsure as to whether or not he should interfere in their family affairs further, but he cannot help but speak up, even if it does not need to be said. ] Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

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[knightmare_hime]

She will live with me for the time being.

[Cornelia hesitates because he is no longer her Knight. She cannot command him, but must ask if there is anything that she would have him do.]

During the hours I am scheduled to participate in Watch activities, I hope you might find the time to... watch over her.

There is also the Inn, where I am sure she would be comfortable.

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[as_you_command]

[ Another bow of his head. She wasn't the only one who had to become accustomed to the fact that there were no more orders for him. After all, it had not yet been so long since the dynamic had shifted -- forcibly, at that. ] I will be glad to keep her company.

[ And, as reassurance. ] I will also avoid discussing difficult topics, as tempting as it may be. I know that now is not an appropriate time, but if she asks questions-- [ He can't say that he would be able to resist answering them. ]

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[knightmare_hime]

I understand. [A pause of discomfort. It is not so difficult for her to show gratitude, but to express it is a different thing entirely.] And I thank you.

You have joined the watch as well. Isn't that correct?