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[zerointegrity]

[Normally, Lelouch is an extremely calm and collected individual, able to handle most things thrown at him without thinking twice about his course of action. He had always been like that, from an early age he took the bull by the horns and never looked back - he was never one to plan ahead, never one to handle things until his life depended on it

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[fanserviced]

[Calm and collected as he might seem, Kallen just so happens to know a little better than most Lelouch's relationship with C.C., and that look in his eye doesn't go unnoticed.

Nearly six hours is quite the gap in time, especially considering the kind of thing she had waiting for her. No amount of resistance could keep someone so horribly enamoured with pizza, especially when free and practically served on a platter, from taking advantage.

The green-haired woman might be insufferable, but this kind of disappearance, with all of it's possible cause and effects, can't go ignored or without worry.

Veiling her emotions has never been something Kallen's ever been particularly good at doing, but she tries her hand at it, if only to appear comforting and helpful.]

I don't know what happened to C.C., Lelouch. [She pauses, bright blue eyes reflecting a sort of sadness at the lack of knowledge.] But I'm willing to help you look for her. She has to be around here somewhere.

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[zerointegrity]

[Though he may try as hard as possible to hide his concern from her, he knows that she can read his face better than most can (with the exception of C.C.) and it's fairly obvious (by his tone of voice alone) that something is wrong.]

I don't need help looking for her, Kallen. I can do that on my own.

[Does he need the help? Possibly. Does he want the help? No, especially if his fears are confirmed.]

Please, remain in your apartment and keep the door locked. I'll call with any updates or if I need any help... I promise.

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You don't have to do it on your own, though.

[Said more-so as a statement of fact, since she knows that even if she were to be as forceful as she could and press, it wouldn't change anything.

Her eyes widen a little at the request, almost surprised by it. He wouldn't ask her to do that unless...]

... Do you think something bad happened?

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[zerointegrity]

[Does he think something bad happened? No, he knows something bad has happened, especially after the conversation he had with Franziska von Karma.]

I'm fairly certain that she has met the same fate as three other women in Somarium.

[zerointegrity]

[The Chief Prosecutor catches him off guard, his tone a bit colder and certainly more blunt than usual. Truthfully, this is the response he expected from Franziska von Karma, not from Edgeworth.]

Why did I not notify the police immediately?

[Lelouch stares down at the Dreamberry in his hand, quite obvious that he is extremely exasperated.]

I don't need to notify the police until I've confirmed that she is, in fact, either missing or dead.

[zerointegrity]

I understand the gravity of the situation perfectly! Don't you think I know all of this? I know what's been going on in Somarium, and I know that C.C. is probably one of the victims. I'm no fool!

[Lelouch struggles to calm himself. It's all he can do to hold the Dreamberry still, despite his fingers being tightly wrapped around it. His arm, nearly his whole thin frame, is trembling out of both anger and trepidation.]

I'll search for her myself, I don't need a damn search party and police aid to find her. If anything has happened, we're already too late. We were likely too late hours ago, so what is another hour going to do? Absolutely nothing.

[He breathes deeply, attempting to calm himself.]

I'll notify you as soon as I find her body, Sir.

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[keptdown]

[ ... ] I can't say that I've heard anything from her recently. [ they're not exactly close, after all, even if they do make fun of Lelouch behind his back every now and again. fun times, those.

hm. ] Do you want me to help search for her? [ nevermind that he's... going to on his own with or without Lelouch's aye or nay, anyway. because, he's still slightly troubled. ]

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[zerointegrity]

[While he wants Suzaku's help, desperately, Lelouch feels as if this is something he has to take care of himself. C.C. is his, his partner, his accomplice... And, anyway, it would be best if somebody stay on the property. There needs to be a capable hand nearby in case Nunnally needs help.

His head is turned to the side and his eyes focused on something other than the Dreamberry, not wanting to look his knight in the face (and not wanting his friend to see how upset he truly is).]

I don't need your help, Suzaku. I can handle this.

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[keptdown]

[ he supposes that he saw that coming from a mile away; it doesn't stop the momentary aversion of his eyes and the more self-deprecating thoughts. ]

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[ but that down look on his face is gone a second later, in favor of a more serious look and looking back at the screen because he's not cowardly enough to look away for too long. no hesitation. ] Of course. I've no doubt about that.

I can't guarantee that I'll sit still, though.

[sealanddesuyo]

She's missing?

[He remembers meeting C.C. a time ago.]

I'll keep an eye out for her, then! I hope you find her though!

[zerointegrity]

I haven't been able to contact her and I'm fearing the worst. Her name isn't appearing on my Dreamberry's contact list.

[He pauses, sighing a bit.]

Thank you for your help. Any information you may have is appreciated.

[sealanddesuyo]

Always have hope that she is okay! Maybe the dreamberry has malfunctioned?

[He's trying to be hopeful.]

You're welcome!

[zerointegrity]

I considered that, but given the recent string of murders in Somarium, I doubt a malfunction is the case.

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[leansoneveryone]

Oh! That pizza girl-- I know her. [ There couldn't be more of them with that description, could there?

But lol Lelouch on a pizza date. He'll bother him about that later. FOR NOW SRS TIME. ]

Sorry, but I haven't seen her anywhere. I'll be sure to keep an eye out.

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[zerointegrity]

Her name is C.C., Gino... [He frowns at the Dreamberry, not exactly happy that the tall, clingy blond decided to respond] I'm going to look for her as soon as I make sure Nunnally is safe... I'd appreciate any help you have to offer. Any information you may have. Anything.

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[leansoneveryone]

C.C.? That's one interesting name. [ Huh. Well good thing- he'll be able to remember it easier. ]

I can't say I have any information, but if I find anything out you will hear from me. [ Oh wow this totally isn't weird or anything. Kay dude, kay. ]

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[zerointegrity]

Thank you. I truly appreciate your help, even if there's not much you can do.