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[Oh....that doesn't bode well, does it. Despite himself, Sycamore immediately stands, as if to walk out his door and off to Lysandre's apartment. At least pacing gives him something to do, some way to burn off the nervous energy triggered by that message.]

Are you all right? Is it more koi features?

I promise I'll be fine.

[Clearly that other question isn't important; his selective hearing (reading?) must be acting up again.]

[...mon cheri, at some point we really need to have a Talk about that selective hearing/reading of yours...

...but not now, however, because there are some more important things to focus on; namely-]

Can you at least tell me what Sanguis has done to you this time?

[He's kind of concerned it's turned you into a merman, or something similar....]

[...Augustine, he swears to you that if he ever loses his legs he will let you know. Likely in language that is decidedly not E for Everyone.]

I think it's the other form that's been mentioned. Exalted? Something like that.

[Thank goodness this isn't voice, because Sycamore here just let out a rather loud cry of shock once he read that message.]

You've gone exalted???? You're a dragon??

[That message is fired off far too quickly for him to think about the...rather excited number of question marks, there - another quickly follows.]

But you said you hate it? What has it done? Do you have wings? Has it changed too much of your body? YOUR FACE! Has it done something to your face??

...I'm not sure if you're more fascinated or alarmed. I imagine it's a combination of both, so I'm going to reiterate that I'm all right.

It has most certainly done things to my face, however. Wings are also rather present, though I haven't tried to do anything with them yet.

Of course I'm alarmed!

[....and admittedly more than a little fascinated, but mostly alarmed!]

The exalted transformations are very challenging! I mean, not that I think you can't handle it, but your first message sounded very upset, mon cheri.

[.....there's no point asking the initial question, so he'll jump ahead a few steps; Lysandre is likely already on this page, too.]

Are you certain I can't come over? Even just to keep you company?

I'm considering it.

[So it's not an immediate yes, but it actually isn't a no, either. A decent sign, maybe.]

I think the powers associated with Sanguis have changed in this particular form; it isn't fire anymore. That seems like something you would be interested in knowing.

[! He's considering it? That's a massive change from how Lysandre has been with his previous Sanguis transformations, so Sycamore can't help but be excited. He could come over? See him? Make sure he's okay? That would be the dream, made real...]

Well, at least that means nothing will be burned! Although it's a little ironic that the dragon form no longer has the ability to manipulate fire. To be fair, perhaps I have been spending too much time around Charizard!

[It's a little unconscious, but he can't help himself from sliding on a jacket, making sure his keys are in his pocket and that shoes are handy. If Lysandre is actually considering letting him come over, he doesn't want to waste time.]

You know I'm ready whenever you are, Lysandre. You don't have to worry.

I know you are.

Again, I'm considering. And sorting out how to make any of this look presentable, if at all possible. You know how I am.

[Oh...that shouldn't make him smile, and yet...]

You know I won't think any less of you, right? I don't care if you're in a suit or sweatpants, mon cheri. Or if Sanguis has decided to give you wings or claws or whatever else a dragon has.

So if you're stressed about looking good for me, please don't.

[That actually brings another thought to mind - would Lysandre tell him if he got sick, and looked terrible because of it? That's going to have to go on the list for the goats.....]

I wouldn't say I'm stressed about it, and it's more for my own sake than it is yours. Don't worry so much.

I do worry about how impossibly high your standards for yourself are, you know. Especially in a situation like this.

[...]

Please...be a little kind to yourself? For me?

I'm not being unkind to myself in the first place. But fine.

[...he's going to have to make a physical list for their goat discussions, at this rate...]

Can I continue to annoy you over text while you make yourself presentable?

That would only be a concern if you were annoying me to begin with.

You know I always like talking to you. Whatever you like, Augustine.

You're cute.

[Yes, he's smiling like a moron...perhaps text is okay, sometimes.]

Would you feel more comfortable if you described the changes to me here, first?

You're going to understand why I'm not fond of them as soon as you see them. It looks like something specific.

[...okay, that's a surprise.]

Something specific? Like what?

Yveltal.

[...

....ah. Well, that was definitely not what Sycamore expected, and he can feel his anxiety spike in response. He's quick to respond, however - that was not the message to delay replying to.]

I see. No wonder you're upset.

[...

The next message is a little more haphazard.]

It doesn't change anything, Lysandre. I still want to see you so much. I won't leave, regardless of how you look. I promise.

I know. I didn't think you would.

I'm not doubting you any. I want to be sure you know that.

I know. I also know that you know I wouldn't leave, it just feels like something worth reiterating.

I'm sorry. That must have been a dreadful shock.

It was...interesting, to put it gently.

At least it isn't completely hideous. I can work with it.

[...at least if he's prioritising making the transformation look good, it definitely can't be too bad...that's good news, at least.]

I can say with complete confidence - even though I haven't seen you - that you don't look hideous whatsoever.

I'm not biased, before you say that!

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