oh for the love of -

[holocast]

I had hoped that you would know better; strength of discipline is a wonderful trait, and I'm disappointed that you don't seem to have a grasp on it. I can't stand the thought of wasted potential, you know that much to be true; if you're going to do anything with this, then you're going to do it properly or it's a futile action.

The way I see it, our duties and priorities both direct us elsewhere, anyway; you're aware that I have goals that must be seen out. Furthermore, surely you understand the importance of those goals; the ugliness that darkens the world cannot be allowed to spread, to pervade what little still remains pure...!

You argue with my methods, but sending me here - or anywhere else, for that matter - isn't going to deter those goals from being carried out; I'll be utilizing those methods, whether you agree with them or not. So shall I ask what it is that you hope to achieve? Or are you going to make that into just another futile action?

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[holocast]

And yours will lead to ruin either way.

[...You're providing this as though it's new information.]

I know the consequences of my actions, and the toll it would ultimately take; there would be good people among that number. I've known that from the start - that some that would fall would be good, decent people. It's not a matter of passing judgement on your mother, it's simply a fact, albeit an unfortunate one.

[oomph]

What about the Professor?

[ she knows he thinks highly of Sycamore, at least, and that Sycamore would not approve of this plan.

...if he ever realized what Lysandre was saying beyond "oh how passionate"... ]

[holocast]

The Professor...

[...oooh.

It's not going to cut quite as deep as the question about the Pokémon - that was something else entirely, and unexpected besides - but still. Low blow.]

What of him?

[oomph]

You know he would die. Would that only be "unfortunate" to you?

[holocast]

[Tch...]

It wouldn't only be unfortunate; that doesn't change the necessity of it.

[oomph]

What would it be? You know Professor Sycamore respects you, and I know you think just as highly of him.

[holocast]

Continuing to argue the point isn't going to change my answer.

[oomph]

Even if it's a repetitive answer, I'd like to hear it anyway, Lysandre.

[ because god help him, she will not let up until he answers the damn question. ]

[holocast]

And why is this answer so important to you? As I've told you, I've long known that not all who would perish by my hand would be evil people - many would be decent or unremarkable. Several would be good. Perhaps a few would be exceptional.

What are you trying to accomplish by arguing this with me? If you're trying to force a realization, it's likely one that I've already had - many times over.

[oomph]

It's nothing like that. I'm trying to understand it, I suppose.

[ understanding him a little might make her want to pull her hair out in frustration a little less! ]

[holocast]

[Well, it would be a bit of a shame to do that after all the customizing that likely went into said hair, wouldn't it.]

And your hope in understanding it would be...what, exactly?