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I'm glad to hear it.

[As much as he'd like to keep up that (egg-free!) contact, he can't make these crêpes one-handed...back to the counter it is! Time to start mixing the dry ingredients.]

Like you said, however, I doubt I'll need to put much effort in. If you can manage Mega Evolution, you can manage this!

I sometimes still can't believe I managed Mega Evolution at all, to be honest. It had been something I had wanted for so long...

[He's still pleased with it, in a somewhat understated sort of way.]

It's good to know you have faith that I'll do as well with this. Even if I do think you have a bit too much of that, at times.

That makes one of us.

[Dry ingredients are in a bowl together (he worked out where to find them, as much as he'd love to watch you fetching them for him...), which gives Sycamore an excuse to turn back around as he mixes them together.

With a knowing smile, of course.]

I always knew you'd work it out eventually. The faith, regardless of amount, isn't up for discussion! If anything, the fact that you did achieve Mega Evolution just proves me right. Don't you think?

...Perhaps. It was well worth the effort, at any rate; I still owe you a demonstration, don't I?

Talking like I could possibly forget?

[Okay, wet ingredients slowly going into dry....should probably start heating up the pan...]

I'll apologise in advance for my reaction, because it's probably going to be embarrassing. But it comes from a good place.

Your reactions aren't nearly as embarrassing as you seem to assume they are, you know.

[Right, time to let the batter rest while the pan heats up! Which is good, because this seems like an excellent time to be able to face you properly. Smiling, of course!]

That's a brave thing to say before you've seen the way I'm going to react to you performing Mega Evolution, you know.

[But that's not...quite as teasing as it could be. Heh.]

...I appreciate it, though. Keep talking like that and I'll assume you like them!

[...]

Ah, but that's not a strange thing to assume now, is it? My goodness. I might blush, Lysandre!

I think I know you well enough to know what I'm getting into, don't worry.

[Among all the...everything else. Yes. Anyway.]

Besides, I've always appreciated the enthusiasm.

I'm glad! I can't help but get excited when my favourite student excels.

[Have a fond pat on your cheek, okay (at least...he can reach that without having to grab a stool, you absolute giant), as he checks this pan. The batter should probably rest for a little bit longer, but...oh well, he's hungry. It'll work out!]

At least you do have the advantage of knowing what I'm like. It's important to be enthusiastic about one's loves and passions, Lysandre! I'm including making crêpes among that, by the way.

[If you're getting the impression that...pretty much anything could go on that list, you would...be right....]

[Augustine, please...]

...Is there much that isn't included among that? I actually have difficulty coming up with things you dislike in any way.

[...you know what, that is a....great question, let him consider this pan thoughtfully for a moment, while he stirs the batter.

...]

...hm. I don't really enjoy tea! But I had some with fruit in it and it was actually rather delightful, so perhaps that isn't a good example...

[...

yeah could we come back to that one, he is. also struggling]

...Somehow, I'm not surprised by any of this.

[oh my god. this is so cute.]

[stoppppp don't tease....he's going to focus his attention on the crepe he's now cooking, all right!]

Ha! Just be confident in the knowledge that you're at the top of the list.

I would hope that I rank somewhere above the crepes, at any rate.

[Just saying.]

[Have a wink, while he flips this one. He'd almost forgotten how quickly these damn things cook.]

That depends on how good they taste. But you're in with a fighting chance, at least.

Good to know.

[...]

This is nice, you know. Spending time like this.

[....oh, well. That'll get his attention away from the stove, at least.

(Thankfully this crepe is done, he wouldn't want to burn the first one...)]

You're enjoying it? I wanted to do something nice. This feels a bit more personal than going out, no?

[It wouldn't be so terrible to burn the first one; the first one is usually sacrificed to the crepe gods anyway.]

It does. And of course I'm enjoying it - I've always enjoyed spending time with you, regardless of what we're doing.

[A fair assessment; it's not looking fantastic. But at least it isn't burnt!]

Well I've cleared my schedule, so you'll have the opportunity to spend plenty of time with me during Cordis.

[....

...does he talk about this...now, it seems like the ideal time but mmpphhhfff-]

...and Iris, too, if you'd like.

[Time to focus very. hard, on this next crepe, because the second one has no excuse for not being perfect! Hence the focusing.]

[...Oh.

It takes him a moment to respond to that, though he's keeping his gaze fixed on Sycamore as he considers; he's noticed the intense amount of focus that crepe is getting all of a sudden, that much is certain.]

...Are you certain? I don't want to upset you by being there if things are unfortunate again.

[...at least the intense amount of focus has resulted in a near-perfect second crepe. Let's see if he can make the third look as good...]

Ah, I should clarify; if I go exalted again, you're not coming over.

[That's firm, but gently so; he's still watching this crepe rather intently.]

But if it's just a normal transformation - you know, a pair of ears, or something similar - then...well, I'd be happy to have you visit. Only if you're comfortable with the prospect, though.

It's less the transformation itself and more that you've consistently expressed how terrible the entire experience is.

It's...certainly not pleasant, no.

[Third crepe is looking good! Definitely got the hang of this now - the intense focus is absolutely paying off. Considering he's yet to look up from the pan since this topic began, that....hm. Probably shouldn't be a surprise.

...]

...I'll be honest, I'm not sure how to phrase this next part without getting horribly embarrassed in the process, so give me a minute to work out what I'm saying.

[While he...runs his free hand through his hair and continues to stare at this (similarly perfect) crepe. Ugh.]

Of course, Augustine.

[He doesn't seem bothered by the idea of waiting, at least; the whole thing is a little "well, thank god the crepes are fine," but he can be patient.]

[The moments of reflection have done absolutely nothing to ease the embarrassment, much to Sycamore's mild distress, but at least the crepes are indeed fine. Looking rather nice, actually! It's something. He'll keep working on the next few, which, of course, involves complete focus.

...]

If....I mean I would love to see you regardless, so don't think that I wouldn't-

[-terrible start, already all over the place-]

-but if you would like to...when you come over, and I know that things are so early and I'm so sorry if this is too forward; really, now that I think about it it's awfully forward, these damn blessings I swear, I...

[Perfect crepes! Absolutely perfect!]

...but if you would like to...well, I will be very happy to see you, if you catch my drift, so if you want to make use of said happiness...! I would not be opposed!

[Mhmm such good crepes. They're not really taking away from the fact that he'd like the floor to open up and swallow him, but you know. They're very good.]

And if you would not, then I completely understand and it is no problem! Feel free to start the coffee whenever you'd like, by the way.

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