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[ doesn't notice Lelouch's approach until the other boy is right there, talking to him; he's that lost in it. blinks and looks up and immediately pushes himself off the wall with a quick smile. ]
Hey! [ see he's fine. ...wait, Lelouch asked a specific question. ] ...A little, maybe. It's been an exciting few days, you know...?
[ Earnest pokes his head out from behind Suzaku's legs; he's mid-rub and he peers up at Lelouch with contented eyes, but Suzaku only seems to notice now, glancing down with a blink. oh, hello, how long have you been there? ]