[IC] ITT: Foreshadowing ooooh. Ok not really.

[thekingsgambit]

[continuation from here

Winces again, though this time more due to Suzaku's sudden determination than any actual strain to his hair. Also lowers his voice.]

More so, he is continuously evasive.

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[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Looks extremely reluctant but holds his tongue and manages a forced shrug]

If you are so interested, you can try asking him yourself. Perhaps he will be less coy if he fails to get a suitable reaction.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[distantly]

Right. . . that's right.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Suzaku?

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[startled out of his thoughts a little]

—Eh?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

You seemed distracted. I thought it was supposed to be the other way around.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[eventually looks at Lelouch, but doesn't quite meet his eyes.]

Like I said, it's nothing. So. . .

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Stares at intently, snatching at what little gaze Suzaku offers]

As you say. But know this, I do not worry about Fuuma.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[closes his eyes]

Lelouch.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Frowns a bit at that and more patiently begins to untwist the ribbon he was toying just the other minute as he turns as if to move ahead.]

One would think you enjoy this game of double standards the way you persist.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[glances up briefly to see the activity, then drops his gaze to the ground determinedly]

Of double standards?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Actually considers leaving and remains in a position more or less suspended amid his indecision.]

You know well enough what I am speaking about. I apparently must always be kept an eye on. Whereas you...

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[stiffens]

It's not something that you should—you don't need to concern yourself with it.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

You have yet to explain the difference.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

. . . you should know why.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Ah, I know. But I do not know why you believe that should change anything on my side. Do I not allow you your concern?

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

Would you prefer that I didn't?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Tch. Simplifying the equation does not automatically solve it, Suzaku. You should pay more attention to your studies.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[. . . shrugs goodnaturedly, but the relaxation doesn't reach his face at all]

I'll have to review when I have time, then.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Perhaps you require a better tutor...

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

If it's inconvenient for you—

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

-- Do not underestimate me, Suzaku.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Realizing the tone came out sharper than he intended, he trains his voice into a more playful but still haughty laugh.]

You know I rarely turn down a challenge. Even for a learner as difficult as you.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[laughs weakly]

Am I really so difficult. . . ?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Exceedingly. But perhaps you will manage to turn it around eventually.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

From the way you say that—I get the impression that you don't believe it at all.