To: Valerie Quetineau

[Jeremy Hunter]

CommID: Commodore Lelouch D'Aramis
Location: ONI Interception Corvette Gawain
Encryption Code: TREBUTCHET
Openning Video Channel...

<Message Begin>

The screen snaps on the reveal Lelouch, twirling a Black King in his fingers
Marechal.

The Black Knight leaps the White Rook, heading to defend the Black Queen.

Tell me.

Are you the second White Rook, heading to take the Knight down before he reaches his Queen, or will you be a Black Rook, heading off and ensuring the Knight reaches her?

He throws the chess piece into the air and catches it

Just be wary; even the Black King can take down a Rook.

Signed,


Lelouch D'Aramis,
Just a man.


>>>END<<<

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May you ever walk in the Light, Shizune.

[ChillerMiller]

:::Incoming Transmission:::

Comm ID: Valérie Quétineau

Commodore,

So far you presented me two opposing sides, and ask me to join one of them. But let me tell you something.

I am neither the Black Rook nor the White Rook, but sooner or later I will have to make a decision. However, before that happens I am the one who closely observes both sides.

My side will be the one which is saying the truth. Time will tell if it's Black or White.

:::End of Transmission:::

[Jeremy Hunter]

CommID: Commodore Lelouch D'Aramis
Location: ONI Interception Corvette Gawain
Encryption Code: TREBUTCHET
Openning Video Channel...

<Message Begin>

A good answer, Marechal.

I pray you make the right choice.

Signed,


Lelouch D'Aramis,
Just a man.


>>>END<<<

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May you ever walk in the Light, Shizune.