[ He barely registers the otter hovering on Lelouch's shoulder; really only enough to not try touching him. His hand shakes as he takes the mask off, revealing a much thinner, paler face than Lelouch will remember.
His eyes have dark circles beneath them, and are red but he's managed to will them to stay dry. So many emotions flicker over his face -- shock, fear, confusion, wisps of anger and hurt, wonder-- ]
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His eyes have dark circles beneath them, and are red but he's managed to will them to stay dry. So many emotions flicker over his face -- shock, fear, confusion, wisps of anger and hurt, wonder-- ]
How... how are you here?