[ --And then stiffens, as the actual words and the voice saying them register.
The expression on Lelouch's face goes through a rapid gamut. From surprise to the beginnings of his hasty schoolboy smile and back again; then, just for an instant, the set of his mouth twists and his eyes narrow, before Lelouch smooths them back into an airy, almost bored look. ]
Oh? [ Conversational. Even as he starts to take it down off the shelf. ] I think red suits me just fine.
[ If it was anyone else, he'd smile and shrug and go back to looking. Until two seconds ago, he wasn't the least bit invested in being a demon, or whatever this is. In fact, even Suzaku probably could have gotten him to give the costume up, just by saying he thought being a demon for Halloween would be fun.
But better suited for it...? Nope. Prepare for war. ]