#traitorassassin

You open your door to find a bouquet of fire lilies and roses, tied off in a big red bow! Along with it is a card that reads:

TO: Ultear Milkovich  FROM: Shay Cormac   I know you are not keen on accepting such gifts, but I would be amiss if I failed to send something to you. I want to thank you properly for all you’ve given me, and one day I will. But for now, take this as a small token of my affections, for you might hurt me if I give you more! -Sincerely, Shay Cormac

The witch had a hunch that something was to be expected from the man who she considered her boss. His intentions were clear, though she was too set in a state of denial to fully be aware of them. Still, she could throw a fuss, but you can't really return flowers. Maybe this time, she would let this gift slide...

Shay Cormac. The second name on the list, but vastly different than the others in every way. This was a man whose enemies were already the enemies of the Black Knights. Unlike the others, Lelouch was not seeking simply to recruit the man...no, he sought the Templar's trust in equal measure to his strength. He would need both if they were to conquer their enemies.

The Templar was used to being hunted, so finding his trail had been difficult even for Lelouch and the Black Knights, but eventually the combined efforts of gathered information, interrogation under Geass, and luck had allowed Lelouch, as Zero, to locate the man.

Seemingly, Shay had taken to, some nights, leaving the city proper and visiting the shoreline. Though Lelouch himself did not understand the reason why, it stood to reason that the Templar had some attachment to the sea. Approaching quietly, Lelouch made sure to clear his throat before coming too close to the Templar, as he knew all too well how quickly things could turn if you snuck up on a man who was used to being hunted by those who fought from the shadows.