Interesting analysis. I have to agree with the idea that Suzaku doesn't want to kill Lelouch, but wants to kill Zero. He does seem to make an effort in distinguishing the two. Suzaku, being one who seeks redemption for his past crimes, wouldn't want to kill off a former friend for the sake of what's right. The murder would be to similar to the murder of his father. But if he can effectively stop Zero without harm coming to Lelouch, that would better fit his goal. He probably really thought that the Emperor's overwriting of Lelouch's memories was the best for him, even if it meant hurt Lelouch somewhat.
As for Nunnally, that bit was really quite interesting. Lelouch's reaction was predictable, however I think he might be able to divise some manner of maintaing his cover. He would simply have to hang up on Nunnally without acknowledging her, and then pretend to be angry with Suzaku for the "prank call," insisting that he only has a brother. To me, this seems like the most logical course of action, because then he wouldn't hurt Nunnally by denying her whilst she could overhear. Whether he'll take some sort of action like this, I don't know. However, I think it would be something he would do.
Suzaku choice to work with Nunnally in the way he described actually makes me curious. Is Nunnally actually the Govenor-General, or did Suzaku merely say that to mess with Lelouch? He doesn't normally seem the type to use manipulation as the means to an end, however his time spent with the Emperor and the KotR might have changed that. Or, possibly, he is so driven by hate for the death of Euphie that he is willing to step down to that level.
Anyway, good thoughts! Thanks for sharing! Here's looking forward to the next episode!
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As for Nunnally, that bit was really quite interesting. Lelouch's reaction was predictable, however I think he might be able to divise some manner of maintaing his cover. He would simply have to hang up on Nunnally without acknowledging her, and then pretend to be angry with Suzaku for the "prank call," insisting that he only has a brother. To me, this seems like the most logical course of action, because then he wouldn't hurt Nunnally by denying her whilst she could overhear. Whether he'll take some sort of action like this, I don't know. However, I think it would be something he would do.
Suzaku choice to work with Nunnally in the way he described actually makes me curious. Is Nunnally actually the Govenor-General, or did Suzaku merely say that to mess with Lelouch? He doesn't normally seem the type to use manipulation as the means to an end, however his time spent with the Emperor and the KotR might have changed that. Or, possibly, he is so driven by hate for the death of Euphie that he is willing to step down to that level.
Anyway, good thoughts! Thanks for sharing! Here's looking forward to the next episode!