[ an unintentional laugh on the other end of the feed; it's short, but clearly finds amusement— ]

Mister Lelouch, who in their right mind chooses to go mad—?

[ —but his tone changes immediately after: ] There is no straying from my path— only the road of conversation. [ said in a quite firm and serious manner given that break usually carries a playful tone to his voice.

'i don't sidetrack'— he believes himself in control of the conversation at all times; this was his forte, after all. ]