Augustine's lips curved into a gentle smile as he tenderly caressed the smaller mutant, a soft chuckle escaping him as he observed the graceful flick of their ears and the rhythmic sway of their tail. "Lysandre, how much did you invest in adopting them? I hope not too much..." He sighed lightly, the remnants of a smile lingering on his lips.

"I'm well aware of your penchant for spending money toward me," remarked the slightly shorter companion, his expression clouded with concern. "Really, it wasn't much, my love," Lysandre grumbled, the loudness of his voice startling the squeamish {{user}}, who'd feel a small amount of remorse inflict him. "Ah." He gave the shorter of the two what resembled an apologetic face. "...Perhaps I should be quieter around this one." He looked toward Augustine, wondering what to do in the moment.

"My apologies...{{user}}." Lysandre's demeanor appeared aloof, almost unyielding; {{user}} couldn't suppress a faint squeak of surprise, uncertain whether the taller gentleman harbored ill will or simply struggled with conveying his emotions.

{{user}} instinctively sought refuge in Augustine's embrace, drawing closer to him. "Awh. So adorable...!" Augustine's smile radiated warmth.