Context: Emperoro Lelouch has conquered the world. In the empty throne room of the Palace, Sinica talks with her King.
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"Sinica, I want you to become the Knight of One."
"Knight of One? Me? And Suzaku?"
"As Knightmare pilots, your skills are on par. But most especially, Sinica, your name and history will maintain the luster of the office. Don't worry, you're not robbing Suzaku of any merit. He has a very important task himself."
"That's funny."
"You think so?"
"Why, all these years, I eluded being the Knight of One, or any office that entails ruling for that matter."
"You will not be serving the former Empire, Sinica, but a new one. There's no one I trust more than you. Please, stay by her side."
"How conceited of you, Lelouch. Nunally is as much your sister as mine."
"Do we have a deal, then?"
"Of course not. There are no deals between a subject and his liege. Only obedience." Sinica ri Britannia knelt down to Lelouch vi Britannia, 99th Emperor of the Holy Britannia Empire, her brother, her king. "I shall do everything that you ask of me, your Majesty."
"Stay by Suzaku's side. Protect and take care of each other, while one of you still lives."
Sinica raised her head and looked deep in the Emperor's eyes. She stood up. "Lelouch, you know that an empire is only as strong as its successors."
"And?"
"And that should be one of your priorities. The old Britannian Dynasty began as purebloods. Although we're only half-blood related, it would be enough to rebuild the dynasty anew."
Lelouch touched her cheek with a gentle hand, slowly closing the gap between them. Sinica did not baulk when the Emperor planted a soft kiss on her forehead.
"Had I been 7 years old, I would be thrilled to that marriage proposal."
"It's a no, then."
"You don't have to force yourself to me, Sinica."
"I know."
"Besides," his hand fell back to his side as he turned away from her, "I already took a lot from Suzaku. I can't take any more from him."