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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[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[The color behind the marks darkens, as Lelouch fists a handful of Fuuma's shirt and yanks him closer. His arm shakes noticeably. His tone slips into something completely cold and cloying.]

Ah, beautiful and remarkably useful in getting what I want. All I have to do is give an order. It can be anything. Even something as simple as telling one to forget. Though really that is one of my tamer ones. I am usually far more creative.

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

[slips his arms around Lelouch's waist casually, and even though he's smiling, the anger in his eyes is very real]

So you tampered with my memories?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Has no difficulty in reading that anger but makes no attempt to pull away either. Instead leans closer until they are barely an inch apart.]

They were inconvenient.

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

I'm sure.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Kamui's intervention a while back was also... inconvenient.

[Tiiiiiniest catch in his voice this time. Almost impossible to spot.]

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

Does that mean you tampered with his memories, too?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

My orders to Kamui were more expansive than your own.

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

[slides a hand up Lelouch's back and into his hair, curling his fingers into a tight fist]

Tell me?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[A soft laugh rolls over him, as he lifts his chin defiantly and fixes Fuuma with a hard stare.]

And I had thought you had grown used to feeling helpless here. Ah, I suppose we are both clearing some misconceptions right now, aren't we?

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

That doesn't answer my question.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

No, I imagine it doesn't. But I think you have enough details now to reevaluate your position. So you will just have to use your interpretation.

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

[releases his hold on Lelouch's hair, stroking it gently instead]

My position?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Actually does try to pull away at that but manages to keep his smile, although sliiiightly strained now.]

Your naive interference.

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

[isn't letting him go]

Is that what it is?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[GOD I FUCKING HATE YOU RIGHT NOW. Breathing getting a bit pitchy.]

Ahh... but I should think you have been sufficiently enlightened at its pointlessness.

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

You're an idiot, Lelouch. I could have killed you by now, or at least horrifically injured you.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Oh, there is definitely manic laughter now. Which is understandably more creepy with his Geass eyes.]

Do you honestly think I am afraid of death? I'm already dead, Fuuma! And you are even stupider than I thought.

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

[just keeps smiling right back]

I think you were hoping I would.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Trying to break away more seriously.]

Get off me!

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

[chuckles darkly]

You started this, Lelouch. Don't run away from me now.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

I'm sick of dealing with you! Weren't you listening to any of that? I don't give a damn about you! All you've ever been is an annoyance.

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

I know.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

So why are you still here?

[servicewitha.livejournal.com]

This is your punishment.

[leans in to brush his lips against Lelouch's bruise softly]