I enjoyed the turn with Orange. I expected it to be another rehash of Mao. Same exact circumstances, an ability that completely renders one of Lelouch's greatest assets worthless. Last time Mao was able to foil Lelouch's strategic mind...and it went on forever. Here, Orange could have gone on for some time foiling all of Lelouch's intricate Geass-powered plans. Thankfully, they turned it around on us. The Picture Book starring him and Viletta was really truthful after all. Marianne was just that impressive.

But seeing Shirley go wasn't that much of a surprise. What could they really do with her anymore? She was fully developed as a character a few times over. Now she's just another Euphie. I did like the effect of her blood bubbling out of the wound over and over. Added a bit of realism to the whole scene.

I wonder if Viletta will try to arrange a meeting with Ougi. Her hostility towards him seemed to be completely gone in the mass Zero exodus episode. She's surely remembered the nice way he always treated her and never did anything untoward to her.