Perhaps, a power play from someone looking to take advantage of the situation, someone humiliated and hurt who sought revenge. Either way a problem, but not one for right now.

They have much bigger problems. Like L.L's impatient.

"No! Lelouch!" It's as far as he gets as he is shoved towards the drill, trying to get his feet down to bring them back to centre. It's not enough though, the drill was too close and as he hurtled towards it his eyes flashed red.

His heals did hit the floor and shoved back fast, not just to centre but as far as he could, to get as far away from the drill as possible.

Far enough to live without doubt.