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]

[he isn't brooding

dear god man if you think this is brooding then you haven't seen anything]

Well, I don't see what choice I have otherwise.

[sycamour]

[like he's going to give you a chance to brood properly in his presence!

...unless you walk away which

...

well then you can go and brood all you like but while you're here]

Exactly! There is no logic in succumbing to despair, mon ami.

[and you know how logic is one of his favourite things!]

Have you met anyone else while you've been here?

[holocast]

[...so

how badly do you want to hear about the talking everything and the million protags and the chick with the tentacles]

I've met a few.

[sycamour]

[.....

let's just stick to the protags]

Anyone we know?

[holocast]

A few. Some of those children you told me about; the ones you selected a while back.

[sycamour]

Ah, how fantastic! I'm glad to know they're here - such wonderful children, all of them.

[You liked them too, didn't you Lysandre?

...

please tell him you did]

They're walking proof that my skill for seeking out potential is still strong, wouldn't you say?

[holocast]

You seem to have done well in that regard, yes.

[I MEAN HE'S KIND OF FOUGHT A COUPLE OF THEM TWICE AND HE'S ABOUT TO GO TRY TO MAIM THEM A THIRD TIME BUT YOU KNOW

DETAILS]

[sycamour]

What's this? A compliment? Mon ami, I am flattered!

[Ok it was hardly HE'S SO PASSIONATE AND THE CHOSEN ONE WOW HE'S AWESOME LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT HOW AWESOME HE IS but he'll take what he can get from you, okay!]

I do so like to see the young people bonding with their Pokemon and having a good time. It makes my heart sing!

[holocast]

[...look, when he compliments people like that, apparently it's creepy. Just ask Diantha.]

You inspire many in that regard, you know - when it comes to Pokémon and bonding with them. Surely you realize how much of my own knowledge I owe to you.

[...however, clearly, it's a good day and the stars are aligned in your favor.]

[sycamour]

[....yeah we kind of need to have a bit of a chat RE: Diantha, buddy]

Well, of course I do! Although it's the fact that I see you putting that knowledge to good use that inspires me in turn, Lysandre.

[god, we're just

having a bit of a mutual ego stroke session here, aren't we]

If you wanted me to teach you anything and everything I know, I'd agree in an instant.

[holocast]

[...why don't we not and say that we did.]

...I'm aware, mon ami. You've always been charitable like that.

[sycamour]

[....

sounds trés bien tbh]

Only to those I like!

[which is difficult when you like everyone]

Besides, my charity is nothing in comparison to what you've given us all through your work! I'm just glad I've been able to see you soar, mon ami.

[holocast]

Praise like that isn't necessary; it's still not enough. Not yet.

You can offer words like that later, once they're earned.

[sycamour]

[Have a friendly eyeroll, you.]

Still talking like that? I often wonder what will be enough for you, Lysandre.

[holocast]

There is a point where it will be enough; you'll know it, when it comes.

[sycamour]

[......]

Will I get a heads-up?

[holocast]

Of course - do you really think I wouldn't want you to know?

[sycamour]

Oh ho! Then I look forward to this, mon ami!

[How very exciting! He didn't know you were so close to your goals!]

I'm sure it will be a beautiful day indeed!

[holocast]

You know that I won't settle for anything less than beautiful.

[sycamour]

I would be most disappointed if you did, Lysandre!

[holocast]

And it won't do to disappoint my teacher; believe me, I won't.

[sycamour]

Then I await the day when I can watch my best student shine. Make me proud!

[holocast]

[Something in the shift the conversation has taken finally strikes him then - something in the way that they're having the same conversation but not discussing the same thing, something in the way that he knows far more about what's happening in Kalos at the moment than his friend can even begin to imagine - and his gaze finally darts away at that.

It's not an unusual thing, anyway, for him to not just stare Augustine down when he gets going; he resumes eye contact quickly enough, anyway.]

Let's not start, shall we? Save the lofty words for the accomplishment.

[...]

The world could genuinely benefit from more people like you, mon ami. Don't ever forget that.

[sycamour]

Such modesty! Very well. I shall await the day with bated breath.

[And he will! He's always known you're destined for greatness, Lysandre. He only hopes that some of your shine will make it down to him, among the mere mortals~

That second comment, however, makes him smile warmly, almost looking away himself.]

You flatter me, mon ami. I fear I may blush!

[holocast]

...And that should be saved for the day a pretty girl tells you the same thing.

[AUGUSTINE FFS.]