IC: Big sister is big

[thekingsgambit]

[if a certain elder sister was wandering around the cabin in search of a certain jesus, she might instead come across a very familiar child looking quite confused and surrounded by a trio of kitties, one of which is eying his hand hungrily]

Did Nunnally find these?

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[ascendthethorns]

[Why a certain elder sister IS wandering the cabin in search of a certain jesus! As she rounds a corner she notices our confused child and... well, is quick to realize that our mysterious confused child is actually a very familiar boy who's just said a very familiar word in a very familiar voice! orz]

Lelouch?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[turning immediately at voice and looking even more confused because you look like elder sister but elder sister is younger and you're OLD]

... Elder sister cornelia?

[ascendthethorns]

[Damnit little lil bro. Also not moving yet.]

Mm, yes. Do you know what you're doing here? And is Nunnally with you?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Here? I don't -- [practically jumps to his feet and calls out] Nunnally!

[ascendthethorns]

[...ooops. Approaches now and crouches a few feet away.]

Don't worry. If she didn't come with you then she is safe at home.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[i am ignoring you because you are not how you're supposed to be and i need to find my sister. also her not answering me had made me want to start checking rooms while realizing none of them are recognizable. not a good day for the little prince]

Nunnally, are you here?

[ascendthethorns]

[I'm going to let you do that. It will give me time to get Euphie ohgod this is going to hurt later think. But I am keeping a CLOSE EYE ON YOU, lil bro.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[some time later you now have a very indignant/anxious prince standing in front of you]

Where is she?

[ascendthethorns]

In all likelihood she is currently still at the palace. Do you remember when you saw her last?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[this actually forces him to take in current situation once more and he drops his gaze as he tries to remember]

... We were... in the garden -- [looks up again jerkily] Where is this? It's not the palace. And you can't be Elder Sister.

[ascendthethorns]

Then you won't find her here. [Pause. Eye-level eye contact.] This is a camp of mostly commoners. As we are no longer on Britannian soil, few here are Britannian. Also, this camp is known for its large number of strange occurrences; this is why I appear older than you know me to be, and why you cannot remember your arrival.

[Pauses again, this time to see if kidlet has questions.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[still a little startled because WHAT but trying to work these things through in widdle chibi brain]

... How did I get here? And why should I believe you?

[ascendthethorns]

You've been living here as an older version of yourself for half a year. I believe you have replaced him for the time being -- such happenings are not uncommon at this camp. And what I am telling you is the truth, Lelouch. I've always kept my word about bringing Euphie to visit you, haven't I? There is no reason for me to start lying to you now.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[doesn't want to believe you but... nobody knows about the euphie visits. and he really can't remember coming here... still looks quite concerned about all this but let's face it there really is only one thing that matters here]

Nunnally is back home?

[ascendthethorns]

I believe so, yes. You needn't worry about her.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[relaxes slightly and looks around some more as non-biting kitty brushes against leg]

... All right.

[ascendthethorns]

Mm. I have a request of you. Tell nobody that you are a prince. Do not reveal that you are related to either Euphie or myself. And only introduce yourself as Lelouch. This is all in your best interest. Do you understand?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[sooo doesn't understand :(]

Why? You said before nobody knows Britannia... Are we in danger?

[ascendthethorns]

We are not in immediate danger. However, there are certain details about our status that we cannot afford to reveal at this time. Consider it a precaution. And besides, the people here do not need to know exactly who you are. Will you agree to what I've asked?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

A precaution? It sounds unnecessary.

[pauses, noting your serious expression]

But if Elder Sister says it's important...

[ascendthethorns]

I do. So will you agree?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[still finds all of this incredibly strange and considers for a moment before nodding]

[ascendthethorns]

Good. Find me if you get into any trouble over this, or anything else.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

I can keep a promise, Elder Sis -- Cornelia.

[ascendthethorns]

Mm. And be careful -- do not stray too far from the cabins.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[looks a little more henpecked >\ replies in a bored tone as he picks up the nearest kitten and walks away]

Yes, Cornelia.