“Their physical forms are projected as hardlight from a central gemstone. Projectiles that move too quickly fail to disrupt the- wow.” Connie cuts herself off, realizing that if she was Lelouch and had no prior knowledge of the Gems, she would be fully within her rights to think she was insane.

Shaking her head, Connie says, “Okay, I’ll admit: looking at things from a rational outsider’s perspective, the Gem parts of my world make absolutely no sense whatsoever. I understand if you don’t believe me, but, well,” Connie gestures at the surroundings, “against all logic and sense, we’re here.”