So that is what you want to know. Why should I be inclined to answer? Considering how you tore me away from my own research, I should think I don't owe it to you.

[ Again he shrugs. Cornelia can continue to think what she will of him. It may be true. It may not be. But whatever her opinion, Lelouch can't afford to let her know the truth. No one can know the truth.

So he gives a mock bow then turns on his heel. His otter? She follows after him diligently. ]