Well, if this is Area 11, which I'm beginning to suspect it isn't, the landscape's taken a turn towards the...excessive. My apologies to the citizens whose territory I've unfortunately trespassed upon--I assure you, I have every intention of leaving as soon as I uncover the circumstances behind this accident. My arrival is no cause for alarm of
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Ah, but I'm sure the Princess would like to see you, your highness!
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I should be glad to, though I'd hate to intrude upon your happiness.
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I believe she'd rather know of your presence, your highness. Have you found somewhere safe to stay for the time being?
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I would offer you a room, your highness, but I'm afraid...
I could give up my room for the night, if that would be acceptable? If not, I'm sure there are empty apartments around the City.
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If it's not too much trouble, however, would you perhaps care to meet with me so as to help me familiarize myself with my surroundings? I shan't be bothering Euphie so late, but it would be helpful to have a general sense of her whereabouts in this place.
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[And he leaves the flat, telling no one where he's going. At least meeting Schniezel in person ... if he has to, he can use geass.
It's better to meet him on Lelouch's own terms, after all.
So he heads toward the building Schniezel described, and sees the familiar blond hair, the regal robes. He drops to one knee when he's close enough, though Schniezel's back is turned to him.]
Prince Schniezel, it's an honour.
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He can't place the feeling that they've met somewhere, and Schneizel's not one to easily dismiss his instincts. But he seems harmless enough.
He smiles, and speaks.]
Please, rise. I've no need for such courtesy from one to whom I owe gratitude.
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But once he gives his name...
Once he gives his name, there is very little chance of Schniezel not realising who he is. Perhaps this may work out in his favour; perhaps not. And if not, he has geass as a last ditch effort.]
Your highness, the City is a fairly small place. I can draw you a rough sketch of a map -- or give you a tour, if you'd prefer.
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Thank you for the offer, but it would rather rude of me to accept without a proper introduction. While you are evidently familiar with mine, I still haven’t heard your name.
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He does anyway.]
Lelouch Lamperouge at your service.
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He lets the shock show on his face.]
...Lelouch.
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