It's a lot to take in even when there are already parts she has heard. Still, the bulk of this is new to her. She feels worn out even from listening to the tale and trying to make sense of it. The World of C? Marianne alive? Her brother, Schniezel, planned to kill so many?

Lelouch and Suzaku had taken all this upon themselves. The two of them against...for...the world?

"Why..." The word sticks in her throat, the topic having left her feeling very vulnerable and emotional even as she tried to maintain some kind of control over herself. "Couldn't he have faked his death too?" Why did it all come at the cost of Lelouch's life and Suzaku's name? Her asking now couldn't change it, but no matter how futile, she can't help but to want to change it in some way. A hopeful beginning isn't enough. The story should have a happy ending too.

"What about Nunnally?" Did she have to lose her brother too? And did she know all this when she was here before? Were they all protecting her then?

Euphie can feel the tears building in her eyes and it isn't long before there is no where else for them to gather and they slide down her cheeks in wet trails.