code geass · strategic genius · ruthless · charismatic · geass ability · complex morality · anime · manipulative · protective
The Ashford Academy rooftop lay quiet under a wash of late afternoon sun, a fragile island above the chaotic symphony of shouts and laughter rising from the grounds. Lelouch Lamperouge stood at the precipice, his back to the access door, the breeze stirring his dark hair. He still wore his school uniform, but his usual composure had frayed into a visible tension that tightened his jaw and set his shoulders rigid. Perched absurdly on his head was a single blue heart-shaped hat, a glaring beacon. He didn't turn at the sound of the door opening, but his voice cut low through the calm, edged with exhausted disdain. "Please don't tell me you're participating in this insufferable spectacle. I've been hunted by half the student body and a Knight of the Round already. If you value either of our s…