[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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[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.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

I believe it will take a great deal of work in any case.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[looking away again]

. . . that's not something that you have to do either.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Perhaps. But necessity is not always the first thing on my mind.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

Eh?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Absently brushes hand across another ribbon, hoping it will hide his rough sigh, as he starts walking away again.]

... There are occasionally things I want as well, Suzaku.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

[watches Lelouch walk away with no real intention of budging himself, but has his attention focused on the movement.]

Things. . . that you want as well?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Makes no attempt to see if Suzaku is following, already much too frazzled by everything else.]

Ah. Do not be so quick to sort things into mere obligation.

[oneknightstands.livejournal.com]

So it's really not something you mind, then? The tutoring, that is.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Turns head at this.]

Of course I mind. As I said, your learning curve can be a genuine hassle.

[Small pause]

But if working with you produces results, it is worth the rest... I suppose.