The art of seduction (Private, between EmperorLelouch and myself)

[Tritium]

No matter how much other people would nag him about being lazy, or careless, Takatsuki simply couldn't find the strength to pull himself together and change his ways. The constant criticism he was receiving would only make him fall deeper into this passive state. But sensei always had a way of drawing him out of it, with his simple, yet wise words, with the gentle tone of his voice. He trusted Shiro more than he trusted other people, but he still felt uncomfortable sharing his private thougts with him.

"It's nothing" he muttered, avoiding sensei' piercing gaze. "I... I promise, I'll help you. I'll draw the banners for the upcoming contest, and I'll even assist you with the new graphic design program. And... I'll aslo make sure to practice more..."

[Emperor Lelouch]

"If you are sure it is nothing, then I won't press the matter any further than that." He said while putting the pictures back into the folder. "You don't have to do all of that, Takatsuki." He said in that same understanding tone. "All I was just going to suggest is that you stay after class and help me with by picking up some papers and taking somethings to the office, however if you do all of that how about a reward? Every Friday, I will take you out to eat, if it is okay with your parents how does that sound." He pulled out the drawer on his desk and put the folder inside.

[Tritium]

The young man blushed slightly, embarrassed by sensei's generous offer. No one had ever shown him so much courtesy and understanding. He thought his teacher would agree to his proposal, and watch over him like a hawk, to make sure he was doing what he'd promised to do. Instead, sensei offered him an easy way out. Something that didn't even involve drawing. But he simply couldn't say yes to carrying around papers from one office to another. Not that he wouldn't do it for sensei...

"No, I... I really want to draw, sensei. I can also deliver papers, if you want me to, but I really want to practice on my drawng skills..."

[Emperor Lelouch]

"No, I... I really want to draw, sensei. I can also deliver papers, if you want me to, but I really want to practice on my drawng skills..." Shiro's mind focus on these words and the expression on his student's face. "Alright then," He stated as he put his briefcase onto the top of the desk. A huge smile came across his face. "Well if you really want this then I am going to help you to the best of my abilities, but it is getting late, do you have a ride home, if not I can take you there myself." He said as he opened his case and pulled his keys out.

[Tritium]

"Thank you, sensei, but that won't be necessary" Takatsuki politely refused. I don't live that far away. And I've found that walking home helps me relax, and keeps me focused. There's a beautiful garden with rose bushes, not far from the school grounds, and I usually pass by it on my way home. The roses should be in bloom, and I'd really like to see them. Perhaps, another time?"

[Emperor Lelouch]

"I see, have a safe trek home, and be safe alright." He said moving from the desk. "Oh yes, tell your parents I said hello and that is it my fault why you are so late, I will see in you in morning my student." He said with a smile as he opened the door, and once Takatsuki had departed he would then lock up and proceed to his home.

[Tritium]

Takatsuki could feel his heart beating faster and faster inside his chest, as he rushed down the stairs, running up to the main exit. He was simply thrilled at the prospect of helping sensei out, and practicing on his drawing and painting skills everyday, after school. That man wasn't as harsh and cold hearted as he wanted everyone else to think. He was actually a gentle and caring man. And he never pushed, of forced him to do something he'd find unpleasant, unlike his dear mother an father, who just wouldn't stop nagging him, and commenting about everything they saw as unfit, undesirable...
The young man was most eager to reach his little sanctuary, his secret garden of roses, where he could be alone, and contemplate the beauty and splendor of said flowers. Once he left the school grounds, he carefully crossed the street, then took off, passing through the near by grove, for that was the secret short cut to the land of his dreams...

[Emperor Lelouch]

Shiro locked up once his student was gone, and got into his vehicle. "Well time to go home and read a good book." He said as he started the car up. Once he got it started he headed home which was in the opposite direction. 'I am glad that he is feeling well.' He thought to himself with a smile. Despite his critical view of art, Shiro was really a kind man. Once he got home, he open the door and took off his shoes.

[Tritium]

The birds began their joyfull chirping, greeting Takahiro with their wonderful song, and he looked up at them, and smiled. He would have stayed to hear their lovely song, but he couldn't wait to reach beloved rose garden. The birds would certainly understand, and he'd get to listen to their enchanting concerto another time...

It wasn't much further now, as he could see the end of the grove from where he was. A small creek would follow, then a peacefull medow, and shortly after, a splendid old manor. And it was there that he'd always find the lovely rose garden...

[Emperor Lelouch]

Shiro smiled as he looked upon his humble abode. It wasn't much, it possessed two bedrooms, one bath, a medium-sized kitchen, and a decent sized front room. He had converted the front room into bit of an art museum due to the large quantities of art hanging from the wall, and a few sculptures in the corners, however there was a bookcase and a small stereo in a lone corner along with a 32 inch television. He walked over and turned on his stereo, and classical music started to play, he enjoyed this type of music for it allowed him to relax.