[...well. He doesn't want to make it Weird, but Lysandre is free to leave his hand there as long as he likes. The contact is nice, and not just because of the chroma he can feel forming.]
I do appreciate it, despite how I'm acting.
[He's smiling that tired smile again. There's even some eye contact, this time! Incredible.]
I can't say I'm sure if you'll be able to do anything about it, but I suppose I'm willing to try. My transformations tend to look good, at least?
[He promises he's not trying to change the subject, but that's....sort of comforting. If he has to be an emotional disaster, at least the 'rabbit' ears look cute.]
[Oh, that will make him laugh; to say this is an improvement over the past while is...something of an understatement.]
Well, now I can't wait to hear your opinion. Maybe allowing you to visit me isn't such a bad idea after all.
[He's still not thrilled by the prospect, but...well. Most of the emotional breakdowns had been because Lysandre was dead, and now that he's here...perhaps he might actually enjoy Iris? Hmm. There's some research potential there....]
I do feel a bit cheated, though. Where are your cute ears or horns? Doesn't seem fair, really.
There isn't much of it at the moment, and it doesn't seem too intrusive, but there is something.
[He'll push one of his sleeves up at that, revealing what appear to be scales of some sort? They're a pearly-looking orange and white; sort of pretty in their own way, except for the part where they're, you know, growing on a person.]
I imagine that's going to progress, though it's in reasonably small patches for now.
[Ooh! Even more of a distraction from the previous topics! This visit is getting better and better.]
Ah, I see! How fascinating! They're quite beautiful, aren't they? I mean, knowing you, I shouldn't be surprised, but still....
[He'll gently run a finger along them, taking in all the detail. This really is interesting - most Sanguis tended to report 'dog' features, so seeing scales....hm!]
I wonder if they're 'fish' - think Magikarp - or 'snake' - think Ekans - scales. Either way, I think you're rather lucky. Nice and unobtrusive, and easily hidden!
I don't have any argument with them, at least. They do have the basic courtesy to look presentable, and for the time being they aren't affecting my face.
[...okay, he doesn't mean to laugh again, but that. that is such a 'you' comment-]
I'm sure Sanguis wouldn't have the audacity to touch your lovely face, Lysandre. It's good to hear you've got your priorities in order.
[Honestly, the levity is...rather nice. This is a much better topic of discussion than how the moonblessings ravage their emotions! In fact, we should just never talk about that one again. Parfait!]
Magikarp does make sense, though. I'm assuming you won't be 'Splash'-ing water at me any time soon, though?
[....well. This sounds like the appropriate time to get a move on, so....he'll stand up, brushing down the front of his clothes (mainly to give his hands something to do).]
Well, I guess I'll leave you be. You're in a far better state than I expected, so I'm fairly confident you'll manage the rest of the moon cycle. I'm only a call away, if not.
[.....
He feels he should say something else, otherwise the silence is going to drag on to the point of awkwardness, but for a moment, Sycamore isn't quite sure what to say.]
....I'll be less....like this, next time. Promise.
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I do appreciate it, despite how I'm acting.
[He's smiling that tired smile again. There's even some eye contact, this time! Incredible.]
I can't say I'm sure if you'll be able to do anything about it, but I suppose I'm willing to try. My transformations tend to look good, at least?
[He promises he's not trying to change the subject, but that's....sort of comforting. If he has to be an emotional disaster, at least the 'rabbit' ears look cute.]
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[The subject change is fine for now, honestly; it seems to relax him a bit at least, which is an improvement over the past while.]
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Well, now I can't wait to hear your opinion. Maybe allowing you to visit me isn't such a bad idea after all.
[He's still not thrilled by the prospect, but...well. Most of the emotional breakdowns had been because Lysandre was dead, and now that he's here...perhaps he might actually enjoy Iris? Hmm. There's some research potential there....]
I do feel a bit cheated, though. Where are your cute ears or horns? Doesn't seem fair, really.
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There isn't much of it at the moment, and it doesn't seem too intrusive, but there is something.
[He'll push one of his sleeves up at that, revealing what appear to be scales of some sort? They're a pearly-looking orange and white; sort of pretty in their own way, except for the part where they're, you know, growing on a person.]
I imagine that's going to progress, though it's in reasonably small patches for now.
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Ah, I see! How fascinating! They're quite beautiful, aren't they? I mean, knowing you, I shouldn't be surprised, but still....
[He'll gently run a finger along them, taking in all the detail. This really is interesting - most Sanguis tended to report 'dog' features, so seeing scales....hm!]
I wonder if they're 'fish' - think Magikarp - or 'snake' - think Ekans - scales. Either way, I think you're rather lucky. Nice and unobtrusive, and easily hidden!
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[...He raised a Gyarados, he would know...]
I don't have any argument with them, at least. They do have the basic courtesy to look presentable, and for the time being they aren't affecting my face.
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I'm sure Sanguis wouldn't have the audacity to touch your lovely face, Lysandre. It's good to hear you've got your priorities in order.
[Honestly, the levity is...rather nice. This is a much better topic of discussion than how the moonblessings ravage their emotions! In fact, we should just never talk about that one again. Parfait!]
Magikarp does make sense, though. I'm assuming you won't be 'Splash'-ing water at me any time soon, though?
[yes, he knows how hilarious he is...]
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[He hates his life.]
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Magikarp can't learn Ember, as far as I'm aware, so you'll just have to remain a scientific anomaly for now.
[....as long as it's more 'Ember' than 'Flamethrower', we're doing alright. Also, have a brief nudge with his shoulder.]
I will leave Froakie with you if there's a risk you'll set your apartment on fire, by the way.
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[JUST...SAYING...]
Although I am wondering if Iris is capable of anything like that as well.
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[See? They're clearly Pokémon, so his Mega Evolution comparison is actually pretty valid!
...
...alright, kind of valid.]
You'll be careful, though? I do intend to keep my end of our agreement, just....promise me you'll take care of yourself.
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[....well. This sounds like the appropriate time to get a move on, so....he'll stand up, brushing down the front of his clothes (mainly to give his hands something to do).]
Well, I guess I'll leave you be. You're in a far better state than I expected, so I'm fairly confident you'll manage the rest of the moon cycle. I'm only a call away, if not.
[.....
He feels he should say something else, otherwise the silence is going to drag on to the point of awkwardness, but for a moment, Sycamore isn't quite sure what to say.]
....I'll be less....like this, next time. Promise.
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...Come see the goats with me during Cordis.
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...it's a date. I'll even let you buy me a coffee.
[Right, let him just exit these premises before he says something stupid.
....or, more accurately, more stupid things. Again, mon ami....please forget he said anything about Iris.]