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[ and here he is, opening the door a tiny bit awkwardly with his armful of loli, and calling into the house ] Lelouch-- We're back.
[ he tried so hard to make it okay that she was gone. he really did. but it still just feels -- so much better, already, with her here. he thinks Lelouch will be happier with her here, even if he hates himself for it a little.
and the happiness is -- worth that tradeoff, he thinks. ]