IC: Too many Zeros

[thekingsgambit]

[Ah, early morning in the gardens. A time for simple reflection, rest from an overly complicated week, nostalgic appreciation of the flowers -- and a curious fire-duckling who has wandered into the scene to watch. And what is he watching? Why a well-sobered noodleprince walking among the rows, examining a plant from time to time, with a very distant look in his eyes.]

Am I just fooling myself?

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[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[Wincing as the fire catches his skin a little too, but his hands aren't moving.]

I'm not going to harm you. . .! This is only a precaution!

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Screw the humoring you! Grabbing other wrist!]

Suzaku, put down that duck! It is not Zero!

[shootthestars.livejournal.com]

[Guess who's RIGHT BEHIND you, peering over your shoulder.]

Nah, nah, I'm Zero! What're you talking about? —If anyone asks, I didn't do it!

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[jgljsdfljsdf -- Where the hell did you come from?? Jumping a tiny bit.]

This is none of your business.

[Turning around fully, still holding Suzaku's wrist absently.]

How long have you been here?

[shootthestars.livejournal.com]

Just now! I heard my name, so of course I had to go see!

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[Looking from duckling to pilot to duckling to pilot.]

. . . you're Zero. . . ?!

[shootthestars.livejournal.com]

Yeah? I just said that!

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[Taking a step closer!]

You choose to show your face now?

[shootthestars.livejournal.com]

I told you, whatever it is, I didn't do it! Don't believe Kizna!

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Just wants to die right now. orz. Releasing Suzaku's wrist so that requisite facepalm may occur.]

It may be his name, but he is not Zero.

[shootthestars.livejournal.com]

What are you guys even talking about?! Tell me already!

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

. . .

[Staring Zero in the eyes.]

Answer truthfully. Have you ever committed treason against the nation of Britannia?

[shootthestars.livejournal.com]

What's Britannia?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Suzaku...

[Giving attention back to Zero]

It will be easier if you just explain yourself.

[shootthestars.livejournal.com]

Explain what?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Just tell him the truth so we can dismiss with this interrogation.

[shootthestars.livejournal.com]

Like I said, my name is Zero! So if you keep saying it like that, of course I'm gonna come check it out!

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

Is that your real name?

[shootthestars.livejournal.com]

It's Rei! Rei Enna! But everyone calls me Zero—why does it matter?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Jerking his head back to Suzaku in exasperation. Insulting doesn't even begin to explain what this is.]

Alias or not, does he seem anything like the Zero from our world? This Zero could hardly come up with anything remotely resembling a strategy, let alone recruit his own army.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[Glancing at Lelouch in the corner of his eye.]

It's true that he's never volunteered information about himself like this before, much less shown his face. But the personality could easily be faked to gain an advantage. . .

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Yep, that comment has definitely earned you THE LOOK, Mr. Champion of Fake Personalities.]

[shootthestars.livejournal.com]

Hah! Don't NEED to! I've got the best personality of anyone EVER.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[. . . well, the pride fits.]

And where do you come from?

[shootthestars.livejournal.com]

Not from here! I'm from space.