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[You'll get a call eventually, Sycamore, a couple of days after meeting at Lysandre's apartment; the message itself is brief, though he does seem pleased, if nothing else.]
You were right in thinking that I would like the Groves; they're absolutely wonderful.
You were right in thinking that I would like the Groves; they're absolutely wonderful.
[Oh, what's this? Sycamore is out and about in Level 1's PrismaPlace when the call comes through, and he has to pause for a moment to remember what the vibration on his left wrist signifies.
...seeing INCOMING CALL: LYSANDRE drags up...a lot of feelings, but to his credit, he manages to get them under control before the call is answered.]
Aren't they? It's so amazing to see such a vast green space within the bounds of the city...I truly love going there. There's a magnificent palace at the centre, too! If you're feeling nostalgic for the Parfum Palace, I highly recommend you give it a look.
[As well as the markets, and the farms, and...there are so many things going on in those damn Groves, mon ami-]
What's the best thing that's caught your attention so far? Give me your thoughts.
...seeing INCOMING CALL: LYSANDRE drags up...a lot of feelings, but to his credit, he manages to get them under control before the call is answered.]
Aren't they? It's so amazing to see such a vast green space within the bounds of the city...I truly love going there. There's a magnificent palace at the centre, too! If you're feeling nostalgic for the Parfum Palace, I highly recommend you give it a look.
[As well as the markets, and the farms, and...there are so many things going on in those damn Groves, mon ami-]
What's the best thing that's caught your attention so far? Give me your thoughts.
[Issues with your anger, and Sanguis makes it worse?
...yep, that doesn't bode well for his 'time to have a yelling fit in this cafe' friend. Oh dear...]
Well, I'm glad to hear that you're managing to make it work for you. It's surprisingly rare to hear someone say they enjoy their transformations!
[He actually doesn't mind his either! So far, anyway.
...he's probably just jinxed it, hasn't he.]
You being Sanguis and Yashiro being Iris works well, doesn't it? Do you find he's able to calm your anger?
...yep, that doesn't bode well for his 'time to have a yelling fit in this cafe' friend. Oh dear...]
Well, I'm glad to hear that you're managing to make it work for you. It's surprisingly rare to hear someone say they enjoy their transformations!
[He actually doesn't mind his either! So far, anyway.
...he's probably just jinxed it, hasn't he.]
You being Sanguis and Yashiro being Iris works well, doesn't it? Do you find he's able to calm your anger?
...Well, I wouldn't say it's the best, simply because I don't think I'm ever going to be properly accustomed to animals. But they do have areas where you can interact with a few of them. Skiddo-like things, and other docile ones.
[He's found the goats and they're so goddamn weird, Augustine- ]
I can appreciate the sentiment behind it, if nothing else.
[He's found the goats and they're so goddamn weird, Augustine- ]
I can appreciate the sentiment behind it, if nothing else.
[...are you telling him that you were patting the 'goats' and he wasn't there to observe? He has to just make a mental picture of this extremely pure event in his head? Lysandre...you're so cruel...]
The animals are strange, aren't they? But at least they have a love of pats in common with Pokémon.
[please let him hug Pyroar sometime, he's begging you]
I've met some other trainers here, but the vast majority of people need an introduction to my three little ones. Fortunately they're willing to make the effort!
The animals are strange, aren't they? But at least they have a love of pats in common with Pokémon.
[please let him hug Pyroar sometime, he's begging you]
I've met some other trainers here, but the vast majority of people need an introduction to my three little ones. Fortunately they're willing to make the effort!
[ Doumeki is actually pretty restrained normally, so yeah, it sounds like Lysandre might be in for a time... ]
The boss likes them too
So I like them
[ Hm yes Doumeki is leaving out the, uh, knotting part, considering that doesn't seem like a subject to be shared with polite company, but that's likely the part Yashiro likes best. ]
Calm is not the right word
The boss is a masochist
When Sanguis comes, he wants me to take out my anger on him
The boss likes them too
So I like them
[ Hm yes Doumeki is leaving out the, uh, knotting part, considering that doesn't seem like a subject to be shared with polite company, but that's likely the part Yashiro likes best. ]
Calm is not the right word
The boss is a masochist
When Sanguis comes, he wants me to take out my anger on him
[Mm. The topic of Pokémon and their presence or lack thereof is a little odd for him for a few reasons, but...well. Anyway.]
That's another thing that's probably always going to be strange to me - the concept that people have just grown up without them. I understand that some animals are kept as pets, but it's nowhere near the same thing.
[Even if the goats are, in fact, very cute.]
Meet me somewhere later, if you have the time.
That's another thing that's probably always going to be strange to me - the concept that people have just grown up without them. I understand that some animals are kept as pets, but it's nowhere near the same thing.
[Even if the goats are, in fact, very cute.]
Meet me somewhere later, if you have the time.
[...if he has the time?]
Lysandre, I meant what I said, you know! I'll happily clear my schedule for you. I'm not really doing anything, anyway. Just wandering through PrismaPlace! I would like to buy some more clothes, you see.
[With the tap of a few buttons, the camera of the Holocaster switches around, to show...a rather interesting display of clothing in the window of a boutique.]
What do you think? Which one would suit me? I'm attracted to the white, for obvious reasons, but there is a lot of potential in the colourful one.
Lysandre, I meant what I said, you know! I'll happily clear my schedule for you. I'm not really doing anything, anyway. Just wandering through PrismaPlace! I would like to buy some more clothes, you see.
[With the tap of a few buttons, the camera of the Holocaster switches around, to show...a rather interesting display of clothing in the window of a boutique.]
What do you think? Which one would suit me? I'm attracted to the white, for obvious reasons, but there is a lot of potential in the colourful one.
[The differences continue...Sycamore is positive that Yashiro would have immediately mentioned the knotting, and all the wonderful qualities of it...]
Yashiro did mention that that part of Sanguis is something he particularly enjoys. I suppose if you're more inclined to violence when the red moon is in the sky-
[-a bodyguard is probably comfortable with violence regardless, but you know-]
-he'd be keen to take advantage of it. But if both of you are enjoying the experience, who am I to judge? I just think it's wonderful that you have each other.
Yashiro did mention that that part of Sanguis is something he particularly enjoys. I suppose if you're more inclined to violence when the red moon is in the sky-
[-a bodyguard is probably comfortable with violence regardless, but you know-]
-he'd be keen to take advantage of it. But if both of you are enjoying the experience, who am I to judge? I just think it's wonderful that you have each other.
[The camera quickly switches back around in time to catch Sycamore's laughter; that was the exact reaction he was expecting, and frankly, the reaction he deserved.
...it's also the first time he's really laughed like this in quite a while, so, um. Anyway!]
Désolé, désolé, I don't mean to tease! What if I came and found you in the Groves? It's been a while since I've had a good wander through them, and my Pokémon could use the fresh air.
...it's also the first time he's really laughed like this in quite a while, so, um. Anyway!]
Désolé, désolé, I don't mean to tease! What if I came and found you in the Groves? It's been a while since I've had a good wander through them, and my Pokémon could use the fresh air.
It makes me very easy to anger
And jealous
The boss knows how to push me into giving in to my feelings
[ Hey, if Sycamore is getting full disclosure from Yashiro, then he may as well get it from Doumeki too. ]
Your understanding is appreciated
I hope I can continue to support him as long as we are here
[ Lord knows, most people would be pretty concerned if they knew what was going on with them. ]
And jealous
The boss knows how to push me into giving in to my feelings
[ Hey, if Sycamore is getting full disclosure from Yashiro, then he may as well get it from Doumeki too. ]
Your understanding is appreciated
I hope I can continue to support him as long as we are here
[ Lord knows, most people would be pretty concerned if they knew what was going on with them. ]
Edited (we are, not we're ) 2020-06-28 06:20 (UTC)
Ah yes, the goats! Such delightful little things, I know exactly where you are! Wait for me, I'll be there soon!
[Travelling from Level 1 to Level 2 used to be a bit of a process, but Sycamore has spent enough afternoons exploring the city that he's got the distance covered quite quickly; he's not exactly jogging his way through the streets, but there's definitely a spring in his step. He's joined by his three small Pokémon as he passes through the gates of the Groves, and they're so excited for the grass and trees that he does end up having to jog after them.]
Slow down! We have all day!
[So Lysandre will likely hear him before he sees him, and notice the three Kalosian starters scampering into view as their (long suffering, but highly amused) trainer comes running up behind them, everpresent labcoat trailing out behind him.]
Ah, here you are! Sorry, these three always get excited when the Groves are involved!
[they're all currently rolling around on the grass, so he'll just. leave them for a moment, and instead treat Lysandre to another sunny smile.]
It's so good to see you!
[Travelling from Level 1 to Level 2 used to be a bit of a process, but Sycamore has spent enough afternoons exploring the city that he's got the distance covered quite quickly; he's not exactly jogging his way through the streets, but there's definitely a spring in his step. He's joined by his three small Pokémon as he passes through the gates of the Groves, and they're so excited for the grass and trees that he does end up having to jog after them.]
Slow down! We have all day!
[So Lysandre will likely hear him before he sees him, and notice the three Kalosian starters scampering into view as their (long suffering, but highly amused) trainer comes running up behind them, everpresent labcoat trailing out behind him.]
Ah, here you are! Sorry, these three always get excited when the Groves are involved!
[they're all currently rolling around on the grass, so he'll just. leave them for a moment, and instead treat Lysandre to another sunny smile.]
It's so good to see you!
[...All of this is absolutely adorable and well worth the call to bring Sycamore out here to begin with. Lysandre himself seems relaxed enough; a bit overdressed for the area, maybe, but that's just how he tends to be regardless of what he's doing.]
Likewise, of course.
[His attention is given to the Pokémon for a moment, however, watching them roll around.]
Perhaps I'll let mine out once we're a bit further from this area. Apparently they intimidate the goats.
[Not like he can see why they should, but again. Simple creatures.]
As it is, I can see why they enjoy it so much. It's not entirely unlike being on the routes; it has a similar feeling to it.
It's been a while for me, I've been appreciating it.
Likewise, of course.
[His attention is given to the Pokémon for a moment, however, watching them roll around.]
Perhaps I'll let mine out once we're a bit further from this area. Apparently they intimidate the goats.
[Not like he can see why they should, but again. Simple creatures.]
As it is, I can see why they enjoy it so much. It's not entirely unlike being on the routes; it has a similar feeling to it.
It's been a while for me, I've been appreciating it.
[...ah. Pyroar is the only one of Lysandre's Pokémon that he's seen so far, but he knows the ways of the goats well enough to know that...yeah, they would be terrified.]
I'd love to see them, although I think my little friends would love it more. They've been missing having contact with other Pokémon.
[The dogs and goats don't quite make up for that particular gap. Speaking of which...]
You like the goats, then? I must admit, I enjoy their noises. They're absolutely hilarious to watch.
[...we could definitely go and pat the goats if that's. a thing you want to do. no pressure though.]
I'd love to see them, although I think my little friends would love it more. They've been missing having contact with other Pokémon.
[The dogs and goats don't quite make up for that particular gap. Speaking of which...]
You like the goats, then? I must admit, I enjoy their noises. They're absolutely hilarious to watch.
[...we could definitely go and pat the goats if that's. a thing you want to do. no pressure though.]
Well, you didn't seem all that eager to help me choose a coat, so. Fortunately I'm willing to compromise.
[look look look mon ami look at the goats...they're here...why didn't he think to buy some fruit on the way...
Well, nevertheless, he'll happily get on his knees and play with the two cute babies that are trying to eat his labcoat.]
Besides, you know I'm rather weak when cute creatures are involved. Pokémon or not!
[look look look mon ami look at the goats...they're here...why didn't he think to buy some fruit on the way...
Well, nevertheless, he'll happily get on his knees and play with the two cute babies that are trying to eat his labcoat.]
Besides, you know I'm rather weak when cute creatures are involved. Pokémon or not!
[Well, that lines up with what Yashiro had told him, just in a less explicit manner. More focused on the emotion.
That's one thing he and Yashiro definitely bonded over; the inherent desire to want to shove negative emotions away into a neat little corner of their minds, never to be heard from again. If anything, it's good that Doumeki can recognise it for what it is.]
It sounds like he's very lucky to have you.
[Really, judging by his inclinations for wanting to find random Sanguis' to brutalize him, it's...probably a good thing that Yashiro has someone to protect him.]
And there's no need to thank me - I appreciate you answering my questions about Sanguis. I'm an Iris, myself, so I'm not all that acquainted with how your blessing works. I just want to be sure I can help my friend, if he struggles with it.
[and he is absolutely going to struggle with it, sooooo]
That's one thing he and Yashiro definitely bonded over; the inherent desire to want to shove negative emotions away into a neat little corner of their minds, never to be heard from again. If anything, it's good that Doumeki can recognise it for what it is.]
It sounds like he's very lucky to have you.
[Really, judging by his inclinations for wanting to find random Sanguis' to brutalize him, it's...probably a good thing that Yashiro has someone to protect him.]
And there's no need to thank me - I appreciate you answering my questions about Sanguis. I'm an Iris, myself, so I'm not all that acquainted with how your blessing works. I just want to be sure I can help my friend, if he struggles with it.
[and he is absolutely going to struggle with it, sooooo]
Oh, trust me, I'm not at all surprised that you're interested in this sort of thing.
[God, why didn't we think to bring fruit or puffs or- ...what...do these things eat, anyway.
...
It's a moot point anyway, the point is that they're here and they're cute as hell, and once again despite the fact that he's decidedly overdressed for it, he's entirely willing to get on the ground and play with some animals.
It's been a while since he's had much experience with particularly young ones, but the older ones are likewise fine and just as eager for attention, and it isn't long before he's got one that he's lavishing a fair amount of pets and attention on.]
[God, why didn't we think to bring fruit or puffs or- ...what...do these things eat, anyway.
...
It's a moot point anyway, the point is that they're here and they're cute as hell, and once again despite the fact that he's decidedly overdressed for it, he's entirely willing to get on the ground and play with some animals.
It's been a while since he's had much experience with particularly young ones, but the older ones are likewise fine and just as eager for attention, and it isn't long before he's got one that he's lavishing a fair amount of pets and attention on.]
[Well, they've made the crucial mistake of getting on the ground and being openly willing to dispense pats, so now they've got a small collection of goats impatiently waiting for their turns. It makes Sycamore laugh, as he tries to split his attention across a number of them.]
Look at this, we're certainly popular-
[He's turned to face Lysandre as he's speaking, but he finds the rest of the words die in his throat as he watches his friend, dressed in all his usual finery, kneeling on the ground and clearly enjoying lavishing attention on that rather lucky animal. It hits him, hard, the fact that this shouldn't be happening, couldn't be happening, yet he's here and despite their painful discussions it means they can be here together, just enjoying the company of numerous cute animals and not thinking about anything else.
For a moment, he can forget everything that's happened, and just enjoy the sight of Lysandre - not the Team Flare leader, or the passionate CEO, or the fiery chosen one, but Lysandre, his friend - happily engaging with his chosen goat. ]
...
[...it's probably embarrassing, the way that's he's so obviously fallen silent and is...kind of staring, so much so that the goat he's patting nudges his hand where it's come to a rest against its horns.]
Look at this, we're certainly popular-
[He's turned to face Lysandre as he's speaking, but he finds the rest of the words die in his throat as he watches his friend, dressed in all his usual finery, kneeling on the ground and clearly enjoying lavishing attention on that rather lucky animal. It hits him, hard, the fact that this shouldn't be happening, couldn't be happening, yet he's here and despite their painful discussions it means they can be here together, just enjoying the company of numerous cute animals and not thinking about anything else.
For a moment, he can forget everything that's happened, and just enjoy the sight of Lysandre - not the Team Flare leader, or the passionate CEO, or the fiery chosen one, but Lysandre, his friend - happily engaging with his chosen goat. ]
...
[...it's probably embarrassing, the way that's he's so obviously fallen silent and is...kind of staring, so much so that the goat he's patting nudges his hand where it's come to a rest against its horns.]
[We have made the grave mistake of offering pats and also being on the ground and also just like. Existing, honestly, these things are reasonably docile and will come over to see anyone that's on their level and willing to make eye contact.
He seems rather content, though, and for the record so does the goat; it takes him a moment to look up, to notice the small crowd they've got going and then to let his gaze drift a bit toward Sycamore. He hasn't missed the way he fell quiet like that, though he doesn't return the staring; he just continues paying attention to the goats, his expression still clearly pleased.]
I may have spoiled a few of them earlier. It's easy to get caught up in it.
He seems rather content, though, and for the record so does the goat; it takes him a moment to look up, to notice the small crowd they've got going and then to let his gaze drift a bit toward Sycamore. He hasn't missed the way he fell quiet like that, though he doesn't return the staring; he just continues paying attention to the goats, his expression still clearly pleased.]
I may have spoiled a few of them earlier. It's easy to get caught up in it.
[That's enough to get Sycamore to stop with the...staring, at least; laughing softly, he returns his focus back to the multiple goats he's got clamouring for his attention, gently detaching one of the small ones from where it's been chewing on his lab coat (at this rate, he will actually need a new one...).]
Why am I not surprised...although I certainly can't blame you. I've been coming here a lot myself, mainly when I want to think. You're right in that it's reminiscent of the routes. Peaceful, and the animals make for nice distractions.
[Especially when they're so many of them...they won't be leaving any time soon, at this rate...]
Thank you for indulging me, by the way, especially if you were here earlier. It's...really nice to do this with you, Lysandre.
[...look, he's definitely not staring, but he's also definitely ensuring his eyes stay on the goats.]
Why am I not surprised...although I certainly can't blame you. I've been coming here a lot myself, mainly when I want to think. You're right in that it's reminiscent of the routes. Peaceful, and the animals make for nice distractions.
[Especially when they're so many of them...they won't be leaving any time soon, at this rate...]
Thank you for indulging me, by the way, especially if you were here earlier. It's...really nice to do this with you, Lysandre.
[...look, he's definitely not staring, but he's also definitely ensuring his eyes stay on the goats.]
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