"Would it surprise you terribly to know that this change of," he paused for a moment, smirking at the phrase, "heart is, in fact, related to the payment? I am a selfish man, after all." X laughed at that, and why shouldn't he? It was no secret. Even dear Celes seemed aware, which begged the question of why she even bothered with him.

"Someone wishes ill of me and I'd rather they left me alone." He tilted his head, giving Lelouch a smirk. "You can make them do so, can you not?"