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[He had looked everywhere. Everywhere. He looks like he’s been in bad shape, as if he’s been running all over Splendor - which in fact, he had been. Some may have seen him running before, (or trying to - some may have seen him completely out of breath also) some may have even heard him call out a name:

NunnallyHis search for her had taken quite a

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JUST SKIPPIN RIGHT TO ACTION HNNNGH.

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[ It was normal for Suzaku to take his rounds throughout the city of Splendor. Not only to familiarize himself further with the area, but also to keep himself in shape. Just because he was in another world meant nothing when it came to being lazy. So it would seem fitting that during his light jog we would come across the Archway.

He had seen it many times during his stay, yet something today caught his attention.

Lelouch? What was he doing here?

It was a toss up whether to confront to male or not but-- something about him seemed off. From a distance, he still could see the how distressed the other looked, and the how quickly the rise and fall of his chest was. Had... Lelouch been running?

That was the first thing that set him off.

So cautious, the male pulled himself together and neared the other. Brows furrowed together. ]

... Lelouch? What are you doing here?

GOOD BECAUSE I DIDN'T MEAN TO POST IT AS VIDEO. /rolling with it anyways

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[...He doesn't particularly want to talk to Suzaku - though people just seem to show up when he doesn't want them to.

He pauses for a while, and finally took a deep breath.] Nunnally's gone.

[There. He's been worse off, but he doesn't want a fight with Suzaku right now, so he'll just be as straight to the point as possible.]

YAY FOR FAILING.

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[ Suzaku can accept the silence, though it's eating away at his patience. Nothing could get Lelouch this upset. Well, he's never seen him this upset. He never liked to show that much emotion, unless it was something to do with Nunna-- ]

Nunnally-!?

[ He knew it. Alarm quickly took form on the outside with how Suzaku's shoulders tensed. No no no. Not Nunnally. It couldn't be-- there was no way she could leave.

But then again, Gino and Kallen did the same thing. It was different from them, though. Nunnally-- the fate that had awaited her back home, it wasn't the same from the other two.

Back home, it would only be a matter of time before he--

Suzaku shook his head to dismiss the thought. No, he couldn't think about that right now. For the moment he was going to try to take hold of the last hope he had left. E-even if he wasn't on the best terms with Lelouch himself, if this was for Nunnally's sake then it was something he could slide past for. At least for now. ]

You checked everywhere? I'm sure she just dropped her Seal somewhere

I LIKE FAILING

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[Okay, by this point you're getting annoying. He looks like he's run a marathon - which, he might have been by this point since he had been running all over Splendor - and that's saying something.

He can't help it. His temper does crack a little on Suzaku, but that's because he knows he can.] Surely you see the state I'm in. I've looked over every place she could be, and there's nothing. Unless you believe that you know her better than I do, then I'd be happy to hear of any theories you have.

[His voice is laced with a little bit of anger, and of course sarcasm. He's tried everything, Suzaku. He wouldn't just give up like this if he had any doubts in his mind that she was still here.]

AH. AHAHA. YEAH. HEY LOOK. I'M-- POSTING TO YOU. 8D;

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[ Hey hey, when Suzaku sees you look like that he's only assumed you ran down the stairs to the castle and back-- but he knew that if it had to do with Nunnally, he may of been looking for a long time.

Still, that annoyed tone you're getting with him isn't going to work for now. His stubborn antics are alive 'n kicking. ] Well, we have to keep trying! There has to be somewhere you didn't check-- maybe someplace she hasn't gone before? [ His fists clench as to resist any hidden anger with Lelouch. ] This isn't time for theories and calculations, let's just keep looking.

[ And swoop! He's taking hold of your arm now and giving it a nice tug. Suzaku will just have to drag you along if you can't move yourself. ]

WOW. WHAT A COINCIDENCE. I'M POSTING TO YOU TOO!!

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[Growing. Growing irritation. Doesn't Suzaku understand that he isn't usually wrong about these things?

Though when he gets tugged, he's yanked to his feet. He's not particularly in the mood to pacify Suzaku or run around Splendor. Again.

So he gets out of Suzaku's grip, scowling.] This is the perfect time for theories and calculations! I've done it all Suzaku - I've even thought of people who may want to kidnap her. In the end, there's nothing, nothing to suggest she's here anymore!

[His voice cracked a little at his last words, even though he didn't want them to. He was shaking with rage and sadness, rage at Suzaku for not listening to him, and rage this place for taking his sister away from him.

Again.]

OHSNAP. WE'RE TAGGING EACH. OTHER.

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[ He knows that, but as of right now it's a little hard to believe. Logical or not.

So it's no surprise if Suzaku scowls a little himself when Lelouch scrambles out of his grasp. But as he listened to the raven haired boy, his shoulders dropped. If Lelouch himself was unwilling to look for his own sister than...

maybe she really had left. ] It-- it can't be. Nunnally couldn't leave. Not without--

[ You. Or anyone for that matter. She shouldn't of left-- not when she had the future that was ahead of her. She was suppose to be safe with him and Lelouch. Here. Away from harm. And yet-- ]

Are you sure you checked everywhere?

THIS IS. THIS IS A MIRACLE!!!

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[He gritted his teeth a little, his fists clenching. When he speaks again, his voice is eerily quieter than normal--]

No, Suzaku. I may have missed something. [His voice is growing louder as he's talking, a sign that he's fed up with this circle of a conversation.] As the one who has taken care of her since we were cast out from our own home, I let her do as I please! A blind and crippled girl would be just fine by herself, wouldn't she?! No harm could come to her, right?

[By this point - yeah, he's shouting. He hasn't been this mad...in a while.]

Of course I looked everywhere, Suzaku! How many times must I say it? My answer won't change!

[If he had a phone, he'd be throwing it--now.]

IT. IS. SCREAMING!!

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[ ... Ouch. So much for high hopes and instead being hit with a reality worth forgetting. Nunnally-- she really was gone, then.

Don't expect him to answer to that, Lelouch. He's just going to. Divert his gaze.

Ohai ground, how are you? ]

SCREAM!!

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[Finally, he got through to him. So Lelouch is just...going to sit back down and clasp his hands in front of him. He's shaking now, both from anger and sadness.

He can't...do this. Not without Nunnally. Seeing her again just brought back how much he had missed her, and --

She's gone. Just like that.]

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[ Wow, dat silence.

It's not like Suzaku wants to converse with Lelouch, but a point of pity does reach out to him. He knows how attached those two are, anyways. ]

I'm sorry. [ There. He said it. ]

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[There's a long silence, and is Lelouch going to say anything else?

Oh. He is.]

...I am too.

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[ He knows Lelouch might not want to hear it, but... maybe it was worth a try. ]

This world-- it does have magical capabilities. Maybe it could...--

[ Alright, stopping a little there. There is a long pause, his attention finally drifting over to the pitiful Lelouch. He just couldn't leave him like this, not when he was grieving over something that hurt the both of them.

So with a small and reluctant step forward, the boy extended out a hand to Lelouch. ]

Here. You should probably get inside-- you're drenched in sweat.

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[Lelouch is quiet for a long time, staring at Suzaku's hand. After a moment, he takes it, bringing himself up and standing again.]

...I don't need your pity.

[Just so you know.]

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[ He gives out some sort of chuckle as he pulls the other male to his feet. Shaking his head. ]

This isn't pity. It will be my problem if you got sick or passed out from exhaustion.

[ Just so you know. ]

... What castle did you live at again?

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...Mm.

[A sigh, one that almost sounded like a laugh. Almost.]

Murlberry Castle. Even so, there's no need to walk me there. I'm capable of doing it on my own.