IC: Post knight clash

[thekingsgambit]

[An hour or so after successfully forcing away one very angry knight, Lelouch has finished inspecting the area around the mysterious carnival and is making his way back through camp. He has already managed to put those events behind him (that much he is sure of) and is intent on discussing more of the situation with his little sister. A chance to be helpful and make decisions might nudge Nunnally from her current thoughts.]

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[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

[has been out looking for Lelouch ever since he left Nunnally back in her room]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[He naturally catches Fuuma in the path ahead and sighs roughly, turning to scope out another possible route that would not involve an encounter right now.]

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

[turns at the sound of footsteps, noticing Lelouch, then heads straight for him]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Gives up on the alternate path idea and opts for attempting to walk past without acknowledge. Though the darkish mark on the side of his face might stand out.]

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

[moves to stand in front of him]

What happened to your face?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Raises eyes to and affects a put-out tone.]

A rather frustrating accident and nothing you should concern yourself with. Now, if you do not mind, I need to return to the cabin.

[And trying to move around again.]

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

[nnnnnope]

She's sleeping.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Takes a step back, looking only partially disarmed for the moment.]

... That is fine. She prefers I am around in case she wakes up. She has not been sleeping as soundly lately.

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

With the way she blames herself for everything, it's no wonder. She cried herself to sleep in my arms.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Pain flickers through his eyes before it is replaced by the usual cool look.]

... It is something I cannot convince her to give up. She clings to that responsibility with everything she has. It has driven her this far.

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

Ah. Perhaps if we keep trying, though.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

I intend to. Nothing that happened was her fault.

But I can only help her realize that so much. It has to be her decision.

[Absently tracing his fingers by the side of his eye.]

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

Does it hurt?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Jerks head up.]

What?

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

[lifts a hand, holding it close to Lelouch's bruised cheek]

Does it hurt?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[The color in his eyes flares when he realizes Fuuma's intention. Nunnally is passed out, after crying herself to sleep because of her guilt, and here he's being offered comfort! Someone else trying to tell him he should worry about himself. Like Nunnally. Like Suzaku.

Enough.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[The frenzied light fades from those eyes, as he goes perfectly still, allowing Fuuma to touch the mark.]

Not really.

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

You know, your life would be a lot easier if you didn't keep everything bottle up inside.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Reaches out to grasp that wrist]

Is that so? And what does Fuuma recommend I do instead?

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

Say what you're thinking, for one thing.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Gives a short laugh.]

Ah, very well, I will share what I'm thinking.

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

[well, this should be good]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[And using that hold on Fuuma's wrist to bring him close enough for a kiss. Note, not so much inexperienced and unsure anymore.]

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

[is surprised, but he's not stopping him, and. yes, the experience is duly noted.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Pulling back just enough to break contact, his tone going quiet.]

Do you think me a good person, Fuuma? A good brother, was it?