Yay, thank you for posting. You know I'm a huge supporter of the BACK THE HELL OFF theory, but I think the authors DO intend to keep us in the dark for the time being, and that scene was meant to be ambiguous like that. We won't know exactly where Suzaku stands until the authors decide it's the right time, and I think they will play with this ambiguity until we go insane. XD
I don't think it is unlikely that Lelouch might kill Nunnally by accident. Isn't that what he does all the time? Of course, if that ever happens he will go batshit crazy, thank you very much.
Nice point about the extreme goals. The boys are more alike each other than they think. That's probably one of the reasons they managed to become friends: they were both able to dream high, and for precious amount of time, they were able to dream together. But of course, that's not only about dreams and ideals. Both boys' world views are excruciatingly tied to their own selfish needs: Lelouch needs his safety and revenge ("It's over when somebody wins"). Suzaku needs his redemption from violence, and that's probably why they will never be able to persuade each other.
I think that Lelouch was more worried about Ougi than disappointed. He didn't see it coming because as far as he is concerned, Ougi is one of his major fanboys. Also, he does get attached to people and Ougi's "friendly" way has always caused an interesting reaction in him. Of course, C.C. had to make up for his lack of hormones and explain what was going on. Also Lelouch is, and will always be a control freak and the idea that Ougi was betraying him in some way was probably not very welcomed.
About his reaction to Suzaku: I think that, unfortunately, Lelouch was still in denial about his (ex?) friend - he turned down Rolo's proposal, he thought about "capturing him". I think there is something else to it too: people have been pointing out how much Suzaku has changed. As usual, Lelouch's changes tend to be far more subtle. I think that now he does have less qualms about using people's feelings than he used to - maybe because he has suffered too much, maybe because he is lonely and desperate. He has always used people's feelings as an strategic weapon, but now he is being far more cruel about it. I think that's why he was happy when Suzaku came looking for "Lelouch". That was a feeling he could use. A connection. Of course, that was also a terrible mistake: Suzaku got there first. (I have to point out that, in his over protectiveness, Lelouch has always underestimated the people he loves a little, and Suzaku has not been an exception).
And yes, the boy has been through a lot and I also forgive him his usual recklessness. He is in a tight schedule too, because he must "save" Nunnally.
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I don't think it is unlikely that Lelouch might kill Nunnally by accident. Isn't that what he does all the time? Of course, if that ever happens he will go batshit crazy, thank you very much.
Nice point about the extreme goals. The boys are more alike each other than they think. That's probably one of the reasons they managed to become friends: they were both able to dream high, and for precious amount of time, they were able to dream together. But of course, that's not only about dreams and ideals. Both boys' world views are excruciatingly tied to their own selfish needs: Lelouch needs his safety and revenge ("It's over when somebody wins"). Suzaku needs his redemption from violence, and that's probably why they will never be able to persuade each other.
I think that Lelouch was more worried about Ougi than disappointed. He didn't see it coming because as far as he is concerned, Ougi is one of his major fanboys. Also, he does get attached to people and Ougi's "friendly" way has always caused an interesting reaction in him. Of course, C.C. had to make up for his lack of hormones and explain what was going on. Also Lelouch is, and will always be a control freak and the idea that Ougi was betraying him in some way was probably not very welcomed.
About his reaction to Suzaku: I think that, unfortunately, Lelouch was still in denial about his (ex?) friend - he turned down Rolo's proposal, he thought about "capturing him". I think there is something else to it too: people have been pointing out how much Suzaku has changed. As usual, Lelouch's changes tend to be far more subtle. I think that now he does have less qualms about using people's feelings than he used to - maybe because he has suffered too much, maybe because he is lonely and desperate. He has always used people's feelings as an strategic weapon, but now he is being far more cruel about it. I think that's why he was happy when Suzaku came looking for "Lelouch". That was a feeling he could use. A connection. Of course, that was also a terrible mistake: Suzaku got there first. (I have to point out that, in his over protectiveness, Lelouch has always underestimated the people he loves a little, and Suzaku has not been an exception).
And yes, the boy has been through a lot and I also forgive him his usual recklessness. He is in a tight schedule too, because he must "save" Nunnally.