[Francis tries to contact Liquid, and reaches his voicemail.] Ah, it seems you're not in. Call me when you get this, Liquid chéri, I haven't heard from you in a while. [A little smile.] You've been worrying me, you know.
[Before the feed shuts off, it's quite apparent that Francis has cat ears on top of his head, and a tail twitching back and forth behind him.]
[The video clicks on.] Ah, this started happening on the 15th. [When everything else started going haywire.] I was a cat, up until last night, when I tried to change myself into a man again... and I have yet to figure out how to get rid of the ears or tail. Tails are quite inconvenient. I have been hearing many things with a higher clarity, though.
[Then he pauses, assessing the damage on Liquid.] ... what on Earth happened to you, chéri? [He doesn't know because he didn't watch the video feed, as per Liquid's instructions.]
Apparently so... I'd love to blame SERO for it, mais, I'm not sure it was their fault, this time... [Dammit, stop messing with the Core! Le weep.]
And why have you not been able to heal-? [As the question pops out of his mouth, he realizes - Liquid's powers are no longer working.] Oh, mon cher... you're not in pain, are you?
[There's a brief flash of lightning at the mention of the healing. Liquid winces as it just misses his ear. That was hot enough for even him to notice.] I've endured worse.
...ah. You said the same as Kazuhiko. [He sounds surprised.] Well, I don't mind it. I lost my hand recently too. But I managed to reattach that before I lost my powers. It's just pain. It reminds you that you're alive.
[He glances down at the unbandaged scratches on his arm. Stupid Darkness monsters.]
[Francis doesn't seem to notice, but as Liquid speaks, he begins turning into a woman - the cat ears and tail stay, though. Then Francis speaks:]
I wo- oh dieu, it happened again. [A soft sigh, and "she" continues, her voice naturally higher as a woman.] I would not tell, mon petit, you can be sure of that.
[Of course she notices his eyes focus downward, but she doesn't seem to mind him staring at her chest, though. She'd done the same thing when she first turned into a woman. and then while naked just to be sure]
I'll be there shortly, barring any more... [She motions to her new body, shuffling the now-too-big shirt higher up on her shoulders.] ... incidents.
[Before the feed shuts off, it's quite apparent that Francis has cat ears on top of his head, and a tail twitching back and forth behind him.]
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[When Liquid calls back, he looks surprised. There are clouds floating just above his head but for the moment, it's calm.]
Francis? Why do you have a tail? [A pause.] Ah... sorry to worry you.
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[Then he pauses, assessing the damage on Liquid.] ... what on Earth happened to you, chéri? [He doesn't know because he didn't watch the video feed, as per Liquid's instructions.]
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Goddammit. If this is another Core trick... [The clouds above his head darken, giving off the sound of thunder.]
As to that, I got into a bit of a fight. That's all.
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And why have you not been able to heal-? [As the question pops out of his mouth, he realizes - Liquid's powers are no longer working.] Oh, mon cher... you're not in pain, are you?
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[There's a brief flash of lightning at the mention of the healing. Liquid winces as it just misses his ear. That was hot enough for even him to notice.] I've endured worse.
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Just because you've endured worse doesn't mean you should! [Look, now you upset the kitty!France. :<]
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...ah. You said the same as Kazuhiko. [He sounds surprised.] Well, I don't mind it. I lost my hand recently too. But I managed to reattach that before I lost my powers. It's just pain. It reminds you that you're alive.
[He glances down at the unbandaged scratches on his arm. Stupid Darkness monsters.]
Don't look so distressed. It's alright.
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...Francis. You can come see me as long as you tell nobody where I am. Then you'll see I'm fine.
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I wo- oh dieu, it happened again. [A soft sigh, and "she" continues, her voice naturally higher as a woman.] I would not tell, mon petit, you can be sure of that.
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[He stares, surprised. Francis doesn't look bad as a woman at all. Absently, his gaze flickers a tiny bit lower than her face.]
I'm at the same place I was last time you came to see me.
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I'll be there shortly, barring any more... [She motions to her new body, shuffling the now-too-big shirt higher up on her shoulders.] ... incidents.
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I'll be there soon. Adieu, mon cherrrr. [No, she doesn't realize she purred his last r.
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