[There's a moment of silence. The closer that they get towards the personal quarters of the Emperor and his close family, the less staff and guards there are - because this section is for the Rounds and those that know Lelouch better then anyone.]

Because Lelouch and Nunnally know better then anyone the trials of a Royal Court. Despite how things started, Lelouch has no desire to be anything like his father.

[He glances back at Ryou.]

All of us have either committed some unspeakable horror or have seen it. We know we can't change what's been done, so that's why we're doing what we are now - trying to bring peace to a world that has no seen it in a very long time.

[He shakes his head, a bit of a smile on his lips.]

And to think, this all started with a child's wish.