It's fortunate that I forgot some things because it means I am back at home right now and have internet access! \o/
Great post, as always. Just a few things. I completely forgot that what Lelouch told Kallen was exactly what Guilford told his "princess". Instead, I immediately thought back to the "Live!" geass. When it comes down to it, live or die, win or lose, Lelouch is always looking out for those closest to him. Of course, the circumstances of his statements to Kallen and Suzaku are...very different, but the sincerity and good intentions of his words are the same.
I thought the scene where the Order tries to kill Lelouch was very well done. You're right--Lelouch at his best. And I loved that it was so similar to the cave scene, but in the end, a tiny bit of sincerity from Lelouch completely changed Kallen's reaction. No running away this time.
I also thought that Nina's reaction was cheap. I never particularly liked her, but "I didn't know what would happen!" is rather unbelievable. Even if I didn't like her, she could have been an awesome character, but Sunrise just had to shortchange her like that. Tsk.
No comments about Rolo and Lelouch because I need to watch their exchange more than one time before I want to talk about it. Suffice it to say that I loved it. Perhaps a bit rushed, but still wonderfully nuanced, nonetheless.
I rather hoped to see a light bulb go off in Toudou's head once Lelouch unmask himself. Zero's "abnormal relationship" with the Knight of Seven ought to make a whole lot more sense to him now. What else? Yay Cornelia. And Gino sitting in that chair in the preview is incredibly hot. Sunday be here, plz.
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Great post, as always. Just a few things. I completely forgot that what Lelouch told Kallen was exactly what Guilford told his "princess". Instead, I immediately thought back to the "Live!" geass. When it comes down to it, live or die, win or lose, Lelouch is always looking out for those closest to him. Of course, the circumstances of his statements to Kallen and Suzaku are...very different, but the sincerity and good intentions of his words are the same.
I thought the scene where the Order tries to kill Lelouch was very well done. You're right--Lelouch at his best. And I loved that it was so similar to the cave scene, but in the end, a tiny bit of sincerity from Lelouch completely changed Kallen's reaction. No running away this time.
I also thought that Nina's reaction was cheap. I never particularly liked her, but "I didn't know what would happen!" is rather unbelievable. Even if I didn't like her, she could have been an awesome character, but Sunrise just had to shortchange her like that. Tsk.
No comments about Rolo and Lelouch because I need to watch their exchange more than one time before I want to talk about it. Suffice it to say that I loved it. Perhaps a bit rushed, but still wonderfully nuanced, nonetheless.
I rather hoped to see a light bulb go off in Toudou's head once Lelouch unmask himself. Zero's "abnormal relationship" with the Knight of Seven ought to make a whole lot more sense to him now. What else? Yay Cornelia. And Gino sitting in that chair in the preview is incredibly hot. Sunday be here, plz.