It's just such a terrible excuse honestly. I understand why some are lenient, but it still makes me majorly bitter about the whole business. Also, while I have spent time making everything, including what I believe to be contradictions, fit into the box that is canon since that is the mission for every ficcer, I still enjoy the chance to express my frustration with them. Particularly when they can be compared with key episodes and a refreshed mind. That is what I meant by bringing up these things when paired with actual episodes. And this very discussion is exactly what I hope to get out of such perspectives.
And yes, Lelouch would have returned to Zero had he rescued Nunnally. But my mrr point is that Nunnally was not rescued during this portion. Again, I accept megalomaniageek's potentials, even though I stand true to the belief that it would have been less clashy had there been an IC scene instead of leaving a crucial thing up to viewer interpretation.
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And yes, Lelouch would have returned to Zero had he rescued Nunnally. But my mrr point is that Nunnally was not rescued during this portion. Again, I accept