[...ah. Well, if Lysandre is keeping his focus on his hands, that's where Sycamore's eyes will settle as well. It makes all of this far simpler.]
...I know. I don't think I ever let you see me in any state other than...my usual, back in Kalos, but...
[-it really is fascinating, the way Lysandre just knows how all these fiddly little pieces fit together-]
...that was part of the problem, really. I had so many...how do I say this, dreams, I suppose, that involved you, but...I don't know, for some reason I just assumed you knew how I felt. I don't know why I never sat you down and spoke about them. I still don't.
[And now it's too late.
...
...is it?]
But I've had a lot of time to think about the many ways in which I failed you. As both a teacher and a friend.
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...I know. I don't think I ever let you see me in any state other than...my usual, back in Kalos, but...
[-it really is fascinating, the way Lysandre just knows how all these fiddly little pieces fit together-]
...that was part of the problem, really. I had so many...how do I say this, dreams, I suppose, that involved you, but...I don't know, for some reason I just assumed you knew how I felt. I don't know why I never sat you down and spoke about them. I still don't.
[And now it's too late.
...
...is it?]
But I've had a lot of time to think about the many ways in which I failed you. As both a teacher and a friend.