[ Fathers. Lelouch's eyes harden slightly. Ah, yes. So many ways they can fail you. ]
I'm sorry to hear that. [ It takes him a beat, just a beat, to realize he isn't smiling. He meant to be: a sympathetic, if not empathetic, smile. Lelouch hoists one up hastily. In his haste, the next sentence is slightly more honest than intended: ] Too many adults forget that children are just as human as they are, just as capable of being hurt by broken promises. That we're neither toys nor faithful dogs.
[ ...Yeah, he hadn't meant to be that blunt about it. The pleasant atmosphere might be doing more than just making him smile idly. Will need to be more mindful of his words. ]
What was home schooling like? [ T, topic change?! ]