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How's this for an anti-hero version of Dick Grayson(called Nightshade or 'Grayson' for his real name) in this alternate DC universe?.....basically...its an inverted version of Dick Grayson.....both ha...

DoHow's this for an alternate version of Dick Grayson in this alternate DC reality?..... Nightshade has similar origins to main universe Dick...but things diverged...to where he never was taken by Bru...

How's this for an alternate version of Dick Grayson in this alternate DC reality?..... Nightshade has similar origins to main universe Dick...but things diverged...to where he never was taken by Bruce...

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2 conversations in cluster Cluster 137× “How's this for an anti-hero version of Dick Grayson(called N...” over 5 minutes (Mar 10, 2024 – Mar 10, 2024), oldest first. Show: 10 15 50 100

Mar 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM PDT — 6 turns United States, California fiction fanfiction toxic View full conversation

USER: How's this for an anti-hero version of Dick Grayson(called Nightshade or 'Grayson' for his real name) in this alternate DC universe?..basically...its an inverted version of Dick Grayson...both have similar traits...but notable differences... Nightshade has similar origins to main universe Dick...but things diverged...to where he never was taken by Bruce...because Bruce wasn't there at the time...rather...it was Joseph 'Slade' Wilson instead...who was there at Haly's Circus because he received intel that the Court of Owls...was involved in the Circus for some reason...then was there in that pivotal moment...he was there in the crowd as the tragedy occurred...as Slade saw potential in the young Dick Grayson then and there...mixed with his own ruthlessness...as Slade was 'inspired' by the duo of Batman and Robin...if Batman has his own Robin...hey... The inspiration is pretty much Dick Grayson with a splash of 'Jason Todd'...and at some point...he begins to rebel against Slade... And of course morally gray...as unlike Nightwing from the main DC universe, who is well-liked by everyone...an inspiration...finds a home...Nightshade doesn't have that...because of the way he operates...influenced by Slade's teachings and various other people and from his own experiences as well...begins to see that justice sometimes...means getting your hands dirty...but that doesn't mean he will kill first...more of...hoping it doesn't come to that...a flexible moral code...shades of 'grey'...as this...

CHATBOT: The character concept you've outlined for an anti-hero version of Dick Grayson, known as Nightshade, presents a compelling and richly detailed alternate take on an iconic DC character. You've created an extensive backstory and emotional depth that can drive numerous storylines. The characterization does an excellent job of exploring the consequences of being mentored by someone with morally ambiguous principles, like Slade Wilson, instead of a more principled figure like Bruce Wayne. The idea of taking a well-known character down a darker path is not new, but you've fleshed it out with specific details and influences that make Nightshade his own person, rather than just a Nightwing with a different color palette. His complicated relationship with Slade, the influence of Slade's biological children, and the pressure of living up to various legacies provide plenty of material for character development and conflict. However, given the complexity of your vision, there are some suggestions to ensure clarity and focus in storytelling: 1. **Streamline the Backstory**: While detailed backgrounds provide depth, they can also overwhelm the audience. Consider focusing on a few key elements--such as Dick's relationship with Slade, the tragedy of his family, and his struggle to find his own path--to anchor the character. 2. **Define the Core Conflict**: Your description paints Nightshade as torn between revenge, justice, and his own sense of morality. A more defined internal conflict will help readers empathize with him and understand his motivations more clearly. 3. **Clarify Relationships**: While complex relationships add drama, ensure each dynamic has clear consequences and significance to the story. How do his relationships with Rose, Jericho, and Grant impact his choices? 4. **Unique Personality Traits**: Emphasize what sets Nightshade apart from other heroes and anti-heroes, both in terms of his skillset and his personal quirks. His aversion to coconuts, ability to cook, and customized tech can be more than just details; they can reveal his personality, values, and resourcefulness. 5. **Maintain a Consistent Moral Compass**: Nightshade's willingness to get his hands dirty sets him apart, but it's important to establish clear limits and justifications for his actions to maintain reader sympathy. Define his moral red lines clearly. 6. **Focus on Character Growth**: The character arc you've suggested for Nightshade shows a transition from anger and confusion to som...

USER: How's this for an addition? Before Nightshade...he was originally the 'Gray Sparrow'...during his earlier foray into the vigilante life...sure as hell didn't want to be 'Ravager 3.0' or something......Nightwing-like costume....simple but durable costume...and such...simple loadout...lethally non-lethal.....including a domino mask...as the costume emphasized durable but agile acrobatics...trying to distance from Slade...but ironically using Slade's tactics because of the training....naively thought he could use them for some measure of 'good'.....then at some point...his 'Gray Sparrow' days came at a pitch when Slade forcibly enhanced him.....as part of his 'final tests'.....it made him as enhanced as Rose and Jericho..at the cost of being under Slade's influence and mental sanity.....and for a while...it was the Gray Sparrow vs Slade....the Gray Sparrow still lost...and along the way...endeavored to remove the enhancements on him...cancer and death be DAMNED...but couldn't go through with the full removal......leaving him partially enhanced because of it...still useful though.....but a shadow of what it was...and of course...the surgery came with a variety of health effects...bad stuff...and he couldn't be the 'Gray Sparrow' anymore...suffered from health issues...headaches...weak breathing...nausea.....he was sick of it all....he wanted to move but couldn't........and was so mad...and shocked...that this was the final straw...and Rose and Jericho were shocked he went THIS fa...

CHATBOT: Adding Nightshade's early vigilante phase as the 'Gray Sparrow' enriches his backstory by offering a glimpse into his initial ideals and struggles, painting a narrative of growth and transformation. It helps to establish where his principles once stood before being complicated by Slade's forced enhancements and the consequential health problems. By highlighting the period where he fought against Slade's control, you humanize Nightshade and showcase his resistance to becoming a puppet of Slade's machinations. Here are some points to consider integrating with this new addition: 1. **Tragic Transformation**: The forced enhancement by Slade is a powerful moment, emphasizing the loss of autonomy and further driving the wedge between Grayson and Wilson. It adds a tragic layer to his character and provides a catalyst for his evolution into Nightshade. 2. **Tech Savviness as Liberation**: Pivoting into technology as a means of compensating for the removed enhancements and asserting independence is a smart narrative choice. It emphasizes resourcefulness and self-reliance as core character attributes and showcases his intellect alongside his physical prowess. 3. **Continuity of Identity**: Keeping the 'Gray Sparrow' costume as a sentimental relic and a symbol of his past ideals can act as a touchstone for the character, representing a contrast between who he was and who he has become. It can also play a pivotal role in future stories where he might revert to that identity for undercover work or as a symbol of redemption. 4. **Physical Aftermath and Recovery**: Overcoming the health issues resulting from the removal of enhancements is a relatable struggle that can endear Nightshade to the readers. It's a fight not only against physical ailments but symbolic of his fight against what Slade tried to make him. That he has moved past the health issues can be a testament to his resilience and determination. 5. **New Arsenal**: Nightshade's gear like his modular Bo staff, Katana, and guns, reflects a melding of his circus acrobatics with Slade's militaristic training. This combination helps distinguish his combat style and approach to vigilantism from both Slade and Batman, while also illustrating the dichotomy within his own character. 6. **Matters of Enhancement**: The fact that Nightshade is still enhanced, albeit to a lesser degree, adds a layer of complication regarding his own self-perception and the perception by others. It is a constant reminder of Slade's influenc...

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Mar 10, 2024 at 1:55 PM PDT — 1 turn United States, California fiction fanfiction explicit View full conversation

USER: How's thisMake a beginning story set in Code Geass...Lelouch going about his student days...or rather...WERE going on his student days...running a rebellion secret as Zero is a lot of work...against the fight of Britannia...it has complications as well...allies...tactics...battles can go wrong...and for an anti-hero version of Dick Grayson(called Nightshade or 'Grayson' for hishere to Lelouch here in Ashford Academy?..his current and perhaps the most laughably disbelief...but all too real name) in this alternate DC universe?..basically...its an inverted version of Dick Grayson...both have similar traits...but notable differences... Nightshade has similar origins to main universe Dick...but things diverged...to wherecomplication of his right now?..busy making out with Suzaku Kururugi...childhood friend...pilot of the annoying Lancelot...the Knight of 7 to Princess Euphemia...all of this...Lelouch knows...but Suzaku?..all he never was taken by Bruce...because Bruce wasn't there at the time...rather...it was Joseph 'Slade' Wilson instead...who was there at Haly's Circus because he received intel that the Court of Owls...was involved in the Circus for some reason...then was there in that pivotal moment...he was there in the crowd as the tragedy occurred...as Slade saw potential in the young Dick Grayson then and there...mixed with his own ruthlessness...as Slade was 'inspired' by the duo of Batman and Robin...if Batman has his own Robin...hey... The inspiration is pretty much Dick Grayson with a splash of 'Jason Todd'...and at some point...he begins to rebel against Slade... And of course morally gray...as unlike Nightwing from the main DC universe, who is well-liked by everyone...an inspiration...finds a home...Nightshade doesn't have that...because of the way he operates...influenced by Slade's teachings and various other people and from his own experiences as well...begins to see that justice sometimes...means getting your hands dirty...but that doesn't mean he will kill first...more of...hoping it doesn't come to that...a flexible moral code...shades of 'grey'...as this Dick takes cuesees of Lelouch is childhood friend...and maybe more from this universe's version of Batmankiss......and that's it......and Suzaku really is doing that deep kissing and Robin...but doesn't forget Slade's teachings...hence the anti-hero...as Dick is angry because of the world Slade showed him...angry for the people who killed his parents...and at one point...LOVED to spite Slade...but soon learns to be patient and not be spiteful eventually... Lastly, Rose, Grant and Jericho Wilson...foster siblings of Nightshade...they ALLloving thing REALLY close to Lelouch....tongue even...as Lelouch wants to laugh...and Lelouch should have a complex relationship with Slade...Rose...Grant...and Jericho call Slade 'dad' or 'pop'...but Nightshade?..he will always call Slade 'Slade'...that's the rulepushed himself away by now......if he has...and with the exception of Grant...Nightshade has done his best to ensure that at least, Rose and Jericho stay far away the hell from Slade's influence...a responsibility Nightshade was willing to bear...family after all... Here's more details...A 1b. Motivations and Goals: Before Slade...it was simple...anger and revenge against Tony Zucco...the ones who killed his parents...then it all changed with Slade's involvement...and his trainings...his ethos...after all...whycan...or cry even...because...this...god...how did the world's greatest assassin take in the last of the Flying Graysons!?..he wants out...he never imagined being trained or 'raised' by the likes of Slade Wilson!..as he considers himself stillthis even...as Lelouch stifles a sound of pleasure...as Suzaku keeps going...both stop...saliva trail apparent as a 'Grayson'...not as a 'Wilson'...and its all so jarring for Dick...as he can't believe his 'foster dad' is cruel and terrible like this!..why takeboth they separate...both panting...yes indeed...how on earth did this happen...?..as Suzaku murmurs..."...Lelouch..." then hugs him in!?..as Dick is thrust into a world entirely beyond Haly's Circus...harsh world-views...ideologies...training...mentors...and all for what?..as his focus then goes onto the Court of Owls...to think THAT was the reason why Slade was there at the time?..Zucco...Court of Owls...Slade's training...harsh world view...which all builds the foundations and desires to eventually NOT be like Slade...and become someone more...revenge and justice become intertwined for Dick...and the fact that Slade forcibly enhanced Dick...then Dick tried to remove it...which came with health effects and such...ending his days as the 'Gray Sparrow'... 2b. Internal Conflict: It went from revenge against Zucco...to being trained by the world's greatest assassin...and a feeling of desperation and hopelessness...he begins to like his new foster siblings...Rose...Jericho...but Grant doesn't like him...and he wonders...who is he really now?..no longer considered of his part of the Flying Graysons?..and was he meant to be a Talon by the Court of Owlsclosely...as if Slade wasn't here?..what he was really?..and...and tries to balance of 'fight fire with fire' and the prospectpossessively...as if he can do 'good' at all...he ran away so many times...to try and survive...and at the end...wonders if he can at least...maybe...maybe?..put Slade's training to good use...no matter how hard he hates it...and Dick insisting he's still a 'Grayson'...not a 'Wilson'...and his eventual 'reliance' on tech...was a way for him to gain sense of control...desperately wanting to keep his past at Haly's Circus but it feels tainted by Slade and the various deadly people and such... 3b. Relationships: Dick has mixed feelings with Wintergreen, as he is Slade's confidant...but Wintergreen has his moments and care for him...Rose?..Dick feels guilty...because he was so rebellious and all wanting to get away from Slade...he wonders if maybe...could have done more...to help his sister more and such?..he cares for her...and she in turn has never had a 'big brother' like Dick before...unlike Grant...and Grant?..doesn't like Dick at all...at best...its only begrudging respect...and still...Grant is the only loyal one of Slade's kids...Adeline is mixed...Slade...its complicated... 4b. Character Traits: He tried acting classes, and played roles for a missions once...then tried doing it for personal reasons...with mixed results...tried smoking...hated it...drinking?..he can surprisingly hold his liquor...hates anything with coconut in food...can actually cook unlike his main DC universe counterpart...jury-rigging tech...a way of independence from Slade's influence surprisingly...mixes it with psychological warfare...fools people into thinking his tech is failing...when it either hasn't...or wasn't THAT much 'tech' in the first place...as he became somewhat tech-savvy after the surgery of removing his enhancements...or tried to...both of necessity and slowly just began to like it...including fashioning a sleek tactical-suit from various resources...and has a sleek, aerodynamic helmet or mask...functionality with aesthetics...modular gear...lightweight...utility belt...discreet compartments...the tech is just there to 'boost' the acrobatics even more...but found it a way to compensate for his lost enhancements...distract with the tech then disorient with the acrobatics and martial prowess...uses a variety of weapons and gear...depending on the mission...resourceful and improvises...ALL his TECH revolves around his acrobatics and 'unpredictable predictably' with a sense of strategy...even the use of GUNS... 5b. Backstory: It was pretty happy for the most part in Haly's Circus...until of course...debt problems...some had to leave...some came back...it was a rollercoaster...harshness of reality...but he loved his parents, as his parents insisted firmly on Dick's education...stuff OUTSIDE the circus...it may seem 'nice' now...but still...it won't last forever...it was dynamics of acrobatics...training...and so on...and when Slade took in Dick to train and such after what happened...one particular experience?..was Slade teaching Dick self-defense, and urging Dick to use his acrobatics from the circus coupled with the stuff he was taught...which Dick was hesitantly fine with...after all...'parents' teaching martial arts for self-confidence...nothing new right?..and then...the trainings got even deeper and harsher... 6b. Code of Conduct: He's willing to get his hands dirty, influenced by Slade's teachings mixed with his own experiences and views that came with shades of grey. He wants to give people a chance...'caring' in a sense to be pragmatic of things...and takes no pleasure in the killing, but if he has to?..he WILL. Going further of course, the matter of collateral damage...he will try to mitigate that...aware that actions of consequences...and for better and worse...draws a fine line of neither the traditional hero...nor a villain...which in a sense, coupled with how he does things his way, gives him a sense of unfortunate 'unpredictable predictability'...and chooses to build reputation, skills, and resources, HIS way...if nothing else...he figured...he can take what Slade molded him to be and 'counter-mold' it his way... 7b. Evolution: He goes from angry and wanting of justice to kill Zucco...to confused...shocked...baffled...on why someone like Slade took him in...to developing a more sense of 'justice' when he learns that this group called the 'Court of Owls' was secretly linked to Haly's Circus...Old Man Haley and Bryan were in on it...its a mix of all these things...as he goes from desperate, angry, and spiteful man...to determined...bitter...but more...'steadfast'...as he navigates the world...the tech was his way of making himself independent from Slade and his foster siblings is all...a sense of 'control'... and some numbness...because sadly...him being taken by Slade...practically acted like a 'beacon' for various shady people...such as Shiva and others, who wondered...why did Slade take in the last of the Flying Graysons??..as Dick being exploited...'abused'...as a 'weapon'...a tool...influences his world view...feels like he's being 'poisoned'...and sure...he's learned all these skills and training...deadly skilled...efficient...but so what?..sarcastic...bitter...but hides his anger better...a 'performance'...but...he gets better...pragmatic...strategy...more patient... Way more details...B Mixed Feelings Towards Slade: 1. Slade's cruelty is much more apparent...harsh Drill-Sergeant in raising Dick...some of Slade's contacts wondering 'Why the hell did you take interest in that kid?..'...who is the last of the Flying Graysons?..Slade is a harsh teacher...for example...when Dick was captured by that world's H.I.V.E...Slade ended up rescuing him...not out of care for direct reasons...but seeing as how Dick got captured that way...Dick clearly needs more training...Slade doesn't care...but cares enough in a way that as Wintergreen describes that Slade cares for his children, Dick most of all, but Slade is just too broken a human being to even express it... Incorporating Red Hood Traits: 2. The Red Hood-like traits are completely coincidental...he can't escape Slade...but doesn't want Lelouch to go just yet....and then Suzaku says something that actually makes Lelouch's heart do a certain traitorous THUMP god...as Lelouch tries to be like him...and...eventually finds traditional heroics to be...well..."...Whatlogical here...if Lelouch were a girl...he'd fall for ...wait WHAT!?..no!!..what about Euphie?..Suzaku is her knight!..as it becomes obvious to Lelouch...all Suzaku sees right now is his childhood friend...Suzaku doesn't know Lelouch is Zero at all...yes...Suzaku is making out with the greatest terrorist the Holy Britannian Empire has ever known...but since Suzaku doesn't know who Lelouch really is...well...as his muscular frame hold Lelouch's wiry frame close...as Suzaku makes a teasing joke of Lelouch's body..."...but you do you evensmell good..." Suzaku mutters...and god damn it, Suzaku...as Lelouch thinks to himself...fuck...how did this happen in the first place?..as Suzaku gazes at Lelouch with his green eyes...as Lelouch recalls it so...ah yes...this all started with preparations for the school festival... do with the criminals who are NOT afraid?.."...and Dick finds it odd...Slade...the super-soldier amoral crackpot merc...delegating 'life lessons'...when he clearly kills for money...as Wintergreen was encouraging of Dick finding his own path...though Wintergreen doesn't directly approve of it...but only implicitly...Rose finds it funny...that Dick would go that route...and finds Dick inspiring later on...to follow her own path...Grant?..he tells Dick that he's not meant for this...as Dick is bitter...snarky...to an extent... Family Dynamics... 3. To clarify... for the 'Wilson' Family...and before Dick was taken in...Rose and Grant were loyal to Slade...loyal daughter and son...Jericho as well...until Dick came...who would indirectly inspire Rose to follow her own path...Rose having mixed feelings...Grant?..a little jealous of Dick...and insisted that Dick can't do anything else but follow in the 'family' footsteps...and even tried killing Dick a couple of times just to see how 'serious' Dick was...and Dick asking why a man like Wintergreen follows Slade at all anyway?..other then the obvious? Unique Traits and Hobbies: 4. At some points...he began to go undercover...for the missions and cases...and much to his own surprise...he finds it a bizarre way to channel that 'showmanship'...a crude, and sad way to remember his roots at Haly's Circus...and coupled with Slade's harsh training and such...culinary skills were part of his going independent route from Slade...doesn't hurt to cook well no?..and the customizable specialized gear...he likes to have people on their toes...pragmatics with a surprise that he never imagined himself to become quite the tinkerer honestly...as ALL his tech revolves around his acrobatics and yearning for his past...and the tech was a way for him to stand out from Slade and his foster siblings...the colors of gunmetal black and blue for example... Pragmatic Caring and Moral Lines: 5. He can't deny the lethal trainings and skills he got from Slade and others over the years...as he wonders...save the innocents because its the 'right' thing AND get the good publicity?..which seems obvious right?..and as well...Slade still ended up becoming 'Deathstroke'...and once tested Dick...save the innocents caught up in this mess by this man that Slade hired to test Dick's 'progress?'...kill the man who's threatening the city?..or save the innocents?..Dick ends up saving the innocents and just BARELY saves that city in time...how's that? Rebellion and Character Evolution: 6. Slade hitting him after Dick calling 'childish' in a debate of why Slade teaches him of the world's so cruel and such...Slade manipulating Dick...then Dick watching his world's Batman save a bunch of people from a burning fire after subduing criminals...Slade arguing that Dick is wasting his talents and skills on being a 'petty' anti-hero that thinks 'too small'...Dick seeing how Slade is manipulating Terra for his own ends, and how Dick ultimately felt guilty for not doing anything about it...and surprised that Slade had another son, Jericho Wilson, but chose to ignore him, was something Dick couldn't believe...in fact...Jericho Wilson was in the hospital after a supervillain tried to make Jericho kill himself...Slade still working for a woman like Amanda Waller...and Slade working for the Joker...seriously??.. 7. Personal Relationships: Compared to main universe DC Nightwing, Nightshade isn't that 'well-liked' because of his methods...him being an anti-hero...it wouldn't have been a problem for the heroes if he become firmly good like Rose and Jericho...but the fact that Nightshade is willing to get his hands dirty for justice...and the way he stands out because of his history, as Nightshade has mixed relationships with many people...he's willing to work with heroes and such, but they don't like him...villains find him...intriguing...unusual because of his history and past with Slade...anti-heroes crowd around Nightshade...the Titans...the Justice League...the Bat-Family...all have mixed reactions...and soon of begrudging respect...for his skills at least... Growth and Redemption: 8. Dick struggles for the 'progress'...he hates Slade and all...but can't deny the influence on him, mixed with attracting the attention of the world's deadliest here... Lady Shiva...Nyssa Al Ghul and others...who eventually trained him...basically...being trained and 'raised' by Slade...made him a 'beacon' by the world's deadliest...and...when he's finally trying to free himself...is he really nothing more then a 'wannabe' who's on a 'temper-tantrum' after all?..he's deadly...but tries to act differently then what being Slade taught him...trying to act nice and polite...but between how he was raised and trained...he finds himself a puppet...what does he want for himself now?..he was trained and learned from the deadliest...becoming a formidable anti-hero in all forms...as some heroes begin to point out that his 'adapt or die' has shaped him...as Dick evolved from this early simple days as the 'Gray Sparrow'...using Slade's training for good...somehow?..until things changed...then he became 'Nightshade'...as he goes from spiteful angry, typical brooding to a more pragmatic calculating anti-hero who learns to be more patient... Obviously...this WHOLE thing needs a LOT of improvement...LIKE A WHOLE LOT!.but its a solid foundation for now?.. Remember...this is an alternate DC universe where Dick Grayson never became 'Robin' or 'Nightwing'...but 'Nightshade' because Slade was there...not Bruce...dialogue

CHATBOT: **Note: The following is a work of fan fiction based on the anime Code Geass.** --- The flickering lights of Ashford Academy's hallways were a testament to the normalcy Lelouch had craved since his world turned upside down. But 'normal' had become a luxury far beyond reach, not when every waking hour was a careful step on the tightrope of his dual life. "Seriously, Lelouch, you've been spacing out more than usual," Rivalz commented, breaking Lelouch from his reverie. "Is the festival prep really that taxing?" "Hm? Oh, it's nothing," Lelouch replied, an expertly feigned smile plastered on his face. But indeed, it was everything but 'nothing.' The festival preparations were trivial in contrast to orchestrating the downfall of an empire. Yet, there he was, amidst diagrams of booths and the chatter of classmates, his mind a battlefield of strategies and collateral damage. "Hey, Lelouch, over here!" called a familial voice. The cadence of concern was unmistakable. Suzaku Kururugi, the Knight of Seven, stood tall in his Ashford uniform, an incongruent sight considering the power he wielded. He was a symbol of Britannia's might, yet to Lelouch, he was more complex--a friend, an adversary, and an enigma. "Suzaku, what is it?" Lelouch inquired, approaching him with a relaxed stride. "We need to talk," Suzaku said, his expression unreadable. He took Lelouch by the arm and led him to a secluded spot, away from prying eyes. "What's the matter?" Lelouch asked, though his mind was calculating every potential political implication. Without warning, Suzaku's lips crashed against Lelouch's, and everything fell into a bewildering silence. Shock had rooted Lelouch to the spot, his analytical mind desperately scrambling for reasoning yet coming up short. When they finally parted, both gasping for breath, Suzaku's gaze was tender yet fierce. "Lelouch," he murmured, holding him tightly, as if claiming something far more precious than friendship. Lelouch's internal alarms were blaring. This could be considered treason on so many levels. "Suzaku, what about Euphie?" He had to remind himself as much as Suzaku. "Euphie... she's important to me," Suzaku admitted, a shade of guilt crossing his face. "But you, Lelouch, you've always been..." The emotions fuelling Suzaku's confession were raw and honest, but to Lelouch, they were a chaos he didn't have the bandwidth to process. Not now when every move as Zero mattered. He needed to regain control. "Suzaku, this isn't--" "Lelouch," Suza...

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