R2 Episode 4 Discussion

[cardslash02.livejournal.com]

Hey guys, let's get some good discussion going here!

I especially want to hear everyone's thoughts on the way Lelouch manipulated Rolo (oh, and I guess that is the official spelling now). Is it not what the majority of us predicted?

Comments

[kyen.livejournal.com]

Yes! He is totally one of my favorite minor characters now! I hope he shows up more often.

[alclieu.livejournal.com]

Ah... him. I expected someone to mention him, I believe his name is... David, correct? It was mentioned for a moment. So he's Dalton's son... wonder if he'll be playing any significant part in this, since the episode seemed to concentrate on him a wee bit more than the others.

Huh... though what I'm more interested in is that other girl in the Knights of Round, she looks cute.

[alclieu.livejournal.com]

So if we follow that logic, then with Lelouch's manipulation, we should expect Rolo to lose control of his Geass sometime in the future, right?

[tyg.livejournal.com]

Wow, so much sympathy for Rolo. While I wouldn't go as far to say he deserved it, I think he had something like this coming. .__. He lied and pretend to Lelouch for a year =(

As for how Lelouch manipulated him.... That was totally expected XD (well maybe not how, but the fact that he did, wasn't unexpected) I wouldn't be surprised if Lelouch starts to care for him later on in the series, but even then, it's never been beyond Lelouch to use people that he cared about to obtain his goals (He did kill Euphie, and tried to shoot at Suzaku in S1). I get the feeling Lelouch doesn't really care who he manipulates in order to achieve his goals, with the exception of Nunnally.

[taurusbombshell.livejournal.com]

It really would be the most impressive twist though, Lulu abusing the one person he loves most.

[zerorevenge.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure if Rolo is in on the whole fake memories. I really think Rolo believes what he feels.

[kimchiburger.livejournal.com]

I know Lelouch is a terrible, terrible manipulative bastard, but deep down inside I want him to actually form some sort of a brotherly bond. We'll probably get one fucked up relationship throughout the series.

Though I kind of hope that Rolo never finds out, dies protecting his brother, and in the end it turns out that Rolo is Nunnally after some extensive surgery (muscle atrophy anyone?). The guy finding out at a critical moment in one of Lelouch's plan seems... I dunno.

Ack, whatever. I never thought I'd like the kid as much as I do now. *manly tear*

[zerorevenge.livejournal.com]

It certainly did feel repetitive seeing the Britannians fall for the SAME plan again straight from Episode 24. You'd think Britannia would put in some failsafe system to prevent it easily being done again.

[zerorevenge.livejournal.com]

Though I kind of hope that Rolo never finds out, dies protecting his brother, and in the end it turns out that Rolo is Nunnally after some extensive surgery (muscle atrophy anyone?). The guy finding out at a critical moment in one of Lelouch's plan seems... I dunno.

Of Lelouch kills Rolo after he's done with him, only to find out it was Nunnally...

Now THAT would be a true Epic Tragic plot-twist.

[kimchiburger.livejournal.com]

After the Euphinator in last season? Anything is possible. God, make me cry, Sunrise, make me cry.

[tyg.livejournal.com]

I was under the impression that he was at least aware that Lelouch had been brainwashed to forget about his real family?

[alclieu.livejournal.com]

Euphinator... XD No, shouldn't laugh about that.

Yeah, I expect drama, tragedy, and stuff that brings a manly tear to eye. I was particularly saddened by what happened to her. Though I was happy again after playing Lost Colors. Bring on the tragedy Sunrise, I can take it!

[kimchiburger.livejournal.com]

Whoops. I misphrased that. I didn't particularly feel sad/shocked/etc about the Euphinator because a.) I was spoiled and knew about it and b.) I kind of lol'd. What I meant was that this season I won't be spoiled so I want Sunrise to surprise the shit out of me. 8D

COME ON YOU CAN DO IT!

[icki-akki.livejournal.com]

Ah, you just totally win for having a Guilford icon! <3 I'm looking for those, lol. [/random]

But yeah, it is kinda annoying that Lelouch can weasel his way out of any situation, huh? It's a little... Weird. I know we have teen geniuses and stuff but this goes a little overboard. What can I say, though? It's anime- Just look at Light (Death Note).

[icki-akki.livejournal.com]

LOL, I remember him. xD For some reason, I found this incredibly funny. You made my day.

[lulu-quality.livejournal.com]

Y'know, it was officially confirmed months ago that Rollo is not Nunnally -_-;;;

[lulu-quality.livejournal.com]

But, it was officially confirmed months ago that Rollo is not Nunnally -_-;;;

[zerorevenge.livejournal.com]

I was going with what the person above me as listed as a "what if" senario.

[icki-akki.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes yes, Lelouch manipulating Rollo didn't really seem to surprising to me, really. I was kind of aware that Lelouch would do something like this, seeing as it was obvious. It's not really all that interesting though- I really want something unexpected. *pout*

[zerorevenge.livejournal.com]

1.) Chairman Cross!!! <3 <3

2.) I myself have been looking for a Guilford icon for a while, I had to ask my Friends' List to make one for me they were in such short supply (read: None). Thank you for compliment, I just outwardly support characters I love - Guilford! I was soooo worried he was gonna die might have gotten hurt this episode!

3.) Death Note..... **cringes** I can't stand that show, and Light is the reason as to why (well, the most prominent reason).

4.) I'm just waiting to see Suzaku return - next week! **glee**!!!

[wqwz.livejournal.com]

It is rly hard to find a Geass discussion w/o mentioning DN and Light....- __ -

[kyen.livejournal.com]

That might be kinda difficult for them to do since Lelouch uses their own people to screw them over. And, considering blondie assumed Zero's men were in the control room, I'm guessing they still have no idea how he's doing it. They also probably thought the odds of that ever happening again were nil since Zero was supposed to be dead.

[wqwz.livejournal.com]

I know....I was paying attention to that part for the last 4 episodes....and they finally changed it this time...lol

[rbjg.livejournal.com]

Moral of the episode: never mess with a guy with a sister complex.

Personally, I was thrilled by Lelouch's declaration of using Rolo and then smashing and chucking him, complete with evil laugh. I feel sorry for Rolo, but it's moments like this that make the series so interesting and amazing. Is Lelouch going to follow through with his 'evil' plan? Is he going to have a change of heart and come to love his fake little brother? Is Rolo going to find out that he's being manipulated and go completely insane? The possibilities are endless, and the anticipation is delicious.

Preview for next week looks amazing! Suzaku back at Ashford! Gino and Anya (FINALLY!) at Ashford! Looking forward to next Sunday! xD

[lulu-quality.livejournal.com]

Oh whoops! I was trying to comment to the person who started it -_-;; My bad.