inside enjoying a book and a cup of hot cocoa.

gets over himself after a while and knocks on the door.

blinks up at the knock, setting his book down. <<Coming!>> he calls out, straightening his clothes before opening the door. He grins a bit at who he sees. "Ah, Ludwig my dear! Always a pleasure," he

greets, stepping aside to let him in.

steps in his clothes still a little to big for him. The red darkens a little. "Hallo Francis...I was wondering if I could ask for your help...again."

smiles at him, wrapping an arm around his shoulders (it wasn't often that Ludwig was small enough to do so) and leading him in. "Of course, of course! I'll make you a cup of cocoa and you can ask away~" he

offers, pulling away once they're in the kitchen.

glances at the hand over his shoulder finding it very odd since he was never this short. He lets the man lead him. "Danke, Francis. I appreciate it."

smiles, quickly whipping him up a cup of homemade cocoa with whipped topping and handing it to him. He had decided a cold day like this deserved a little more than coffee or tea. He leads him back to the living

room where his own cup was waiting, settling back onto the couch and patting the seat next to him. "So, what seems to be the issue?" he asks, smiling at the now younger man.

watches him quietly as he makes the rich smelling cocoa. He takes it gingerly in his hand when offered to him with a small smile before following him out to the living room. He glances at the seat

next to Francis when it's patted for a few moments before complying. "I...I need to find something nice that fits." He says talking about his clothes. "I want to take Elizaveta out for a special night

...that won't run her down..." His face goes really red at the last part.

hums softly, though a grin tugs at his lips at the second half, already well aware of Eliza's issues about her energetic lover. "Mmm, so you want to wine and dine her rather than marathon love making~?" he

teases with a grin. "Oui, I can help. I'm assuming you'd like me ot take you shopping, seeing as my clothes would also fit you wrong." They'd be closer, but still not a perect fit.

goes a little redder (if that were at all possible). "Ja, essentially...if it's not to much trouble..."

laughs a little at the blush, pleased he could tease him so easily. "No trouble at all mon fils~! I quite enjoy shopping. Would you like to go now, or sometime later..?" he hums.

glances at the mug if hot cocoa. "Perhaps after this...no rush."

smiles, nodding. "Oui, of course. I more meant today or a different night, cher," he smiles, sipping his own cocoa. "Ahh, it'll be fun to take you shopping again. Remember when you were a little

baby for a bit~?" he teases, fondly reminiscing about their impromptu shopping trip that day.

sips at his not realizing the cream got on his upper lip. "Ja...I remember that. You were a woman."

blinks as he spots the moustace, covering his mouth to try and not giggle. "Indeed. That was so much fun~"

continues to sip at it. He hums in thought. "You don't think I'll become any younger do you? Maybe I won't turn back?" He's becoming a little worried.

hums softly. "I doubt it's permanent. Gregory has also changed for the time being, but I wager all will be back to normal soon enough." He grins though, motioning to his lip. "Besides, you're already growing

up. You've got a moustache~" he teases.

blinks and goes red as he realises the implications and wipes it off. "How long was it there for?"

laughs at that, pleased with the reaction. "Not too long, no worries~"

thinks back on Gregory. "What happened to him?"

grins and lowers his voice conspiratorily in case Gregory was around. "He's a she at the moment~"

makes a noise of apprehension, poor guy. He was having a hard enough time being younger but the opposite sex must have been difficult to adapt to at first. "How is he coping with it now?"

laughs at that, sinking back into the couch. "He's coping by teasing me," he pouts.

'a lip curves up at that. "Ah...unfortunate isn't it?"

pouts more! "It's so rude," he huffs.

found it a little amusing. "I'm sure if the tables were turned you would do the same."

hums, thinking back. "....well, yes. But that's different!" he insists.

quirks a brow as he finishes his cocoa. "I fail to see how it is."

hums. "...because it is," he huffs, though it's obvious he's hardly upset about it anyways.

places his mug on his lap pensively. "Do you ever wonder why stuff like this happens, Francis? This changing of age or gender."

considers that a moment, before shrugging a little. "I usually just blame it on England."

smiles lightly. "Of course...anyway, I'm ready when you are."

nods, finishing off his cocoa and setting the glass aside. "Let's go then~" he replies, standing and adjustign his clothes.

nods as well getting up and following after him. There was really no point adjusting his clothes too much considering they were quite a bit bigger than him.

leads him out the car, hopping in and waiting for Ludwig before starting off..

settles into the passenger seat and puts on his seat belt. He really is relieved Francis is willing to do this for him.

always happy to help those in need of fashion assistance~! Soon enough they're at the section of the city he likes to shop in, and he climbs out, debating which stores to go to first.

gets out too and edges closer to Francis nearly being elbowed in the gut by a passerby.

blinks as he notices that, wrapping his arm around Lud's waist and pulling him close. "Alright, so where are you looking to take Eliza on this magical night out~?"

flushes at the action but appreciates it. "To a restaurant we went to when we went on an unofficial date...well neither onus realised what would come from it."

perks up at that, smiling widely. "Oh dieu, that's terribly adorable! We must find you something perfect," he hums, leading him down the street to one of his favourite stores.

was embarrassed sharing that. He's lead into a nice store as he steps in looking around.

smiles, he really liked seeing the swet side of the German like this. He lets go of him once they're in the store, going to chat with an attendant about a fitting and suggestions.

was glancing at some clothes as he waits for Francis and the attendant.

smiles, motioning Lud over so he can get fitted, as he starts to browse the suggested clothes.

compliant as they measure his arms, back and shoulders.

waits for the attendant to report the size necessary before grabbing an armful of suits, coming back to Ludwig with a grin. "I am sure you'll look smashing in anything, but let's start with these."

flushes a bit. "If there's any way I can repay you Francis for the help let me know." He was very sincere about that.

grins at that. "You could give me a kiss~" he teases, handing him the first suit.

flushes as he takes the suit and escapes into the change room to try it on. He comes out moments later to show Francis.

waits patiently, smiling when he comes out. "Hmm... that looks nice on you, how does it fit?"

lifts his arms. "Not bad. It might be a little long on the sleeves."

hums, examining the sleeves. "Yes, I can see that. Also I think it's maybe the wrong colour on you..." he hums, shooing him back. "Alright alright, next~"

heads back in to change and come out again uncertain but wanting Francis' approval.

looks him over again, before shaking his head. "No, definitely not. "

goes back in and tries on something else before coming back out.

hums, getting him to turn around. "Yes to the shirt, I think. Your butt looks really nice in those pants though~"

flushes at that. "Should I keep the pants an shirt?"

hums in debate, eyeing him up. "Put it in the maybe pile and show me the next one," he smiles, obviously having fun.

nods as he goes back in putting it in the proper pile and fitting into the next one coming out. There were so many to pick from...Francis was thorough if anything.

truthfully enjoying having Ludwig put on a personal fashion show. Too bad he couldn't get a few more risque outfits for him too... He hums, looking him up and down and grinning when he sees the

next suit. "Oh, yes. This one makes you look like a man again~" he teases, coming over to smooth the arms down and admire him.

flushes but appreciates the comment. "Really?" He sounded hopeful. Francis would have to get him drunk before he tries risqué outfits for him.

grins, nodding. "Oui, obviously a bit thinner, not as buff. But you look pretty good still~" he answers, stealing a quick grope of his butt.

jumps his face turning red at the public grope. He was just as bad as Elizaveta. "Francis...we're in public..."

laughs softly and shrugs. "That's alright~" he teases.

's lips thin but he doesn't protest further the man was helping him. "Is this the one than or should I try on a few more?"

hums in debate, looking him up and down again. "What do you have left to try on?"

peeks into the change room and pulls out a jacket and two pants. "These but I won't be to vexed if I don't have to try them on."

hums, coming over to take the jacket from him and look it over critically. "Hmm... if it's just one outfit we need to get you today, then the one you're wearing is better than this one," he answers,

hanging it back up. "And paired with the previous pants, I think we have a winner."

wouldn't want to buy another one. He's assuming the change isn't permanent. "Just one."

nods. "Alright, alright. This one it is then~! Now we need you a nice tie and cufflinks. Do you have shoes?"

shakes his head...none that fit right. "No, ...My feet grew an extra seize a few years later..."

smiles and pats his shoulder sympathetically. "Alright, I know just the place~ Go change," he smiles, stepping back to let him do so.

steps back in quickly changing and grabbing the outfit they had decided on before coming back out to meet Francis a bit lost. He does have hi wallet out though.

browsing through the ties that the store has, but doesn't seem pleased with any of the choices. He smiles when he spots Ludwig though, stepping over to him, and ready to let him pay for it.

puts the purchase through thanking the man before heading out making sure to hold the door open for the Frenchman. "Are we staying in this area?"

thanks him and hums, looking around. "There's a good shoe store about three blocks down that way," he says, motioning. "Would you like to drive, or walk over?"

glances in that direction. "Let's walk. It's a nice day."

smiles in agreement, leading the way. "I do hope the weather lasts... it's been so nice."

falls into step beside him. He was feeling a lot better about this decision to come ask the man for help. "I've looked into the forecast and it's supposed to be consistent for a while. You may get

many more." He says conversationally.

smiles and nods in agreement. "You can come visit me if it doesn't stay nice in Germany~" he offers. "I always enjoy having a hunk around~"

flushes. "I'll keep that in mind. Don't be a stranger yourself."

chuckles at the, grinning up at him at the flush. "Of course not~ Especially not when you're this cute~"

runs a hand through his hair and hums unsure what to say with looking more embarrassed.

grins, patting his bum 'comfortingly'. "The stores just up ahead here," he points out, stopping when they're in front of it.

would not have called that comfortingly. He enters the store glancing around but staying near the Frenchman. "What do you recommend?"

grins as he walks in after him, pausing to consider the choices around. "Hmm... something dark, of course.. mayybe....." he hums, looking at the selection and pulling a pair off the shelf. "How do

these look to you?"

eyes them an reaches for the one on the right. "I really like this one...could we get it in a size that I can still use when I go back to being normal?"

nods at his choice. "Oui. How close are your current feet to your usual size?"

doesn't have to think to hard. "One size off."

hums. "Well, it'd be better to get you a proper sized pair for your date then. But if you'd rather, you could also try wearing oversized socks to wear them at your usual size?"

shakes his head. It wasn't worth it. "I'll just get the proper size...I don't
Want to be tripping over my feet especially if we go dancing."

smiles at that thought, nodding in agreement. "Good choice. I like this other pair then, but you ought to try them on to make sure~"

nods as he flags the attendant and asks for both shoes in his side before sitting down and waiting for him to come back.

smiles, letting him do so. He comes over while Ludwig's waiting, starting to play with his hair. "So are you slicking it back again for this, or...?"

nods. "Do you have a better suggestion?" He asks at the same time two boxes are brought over to him and he's trying on one set of shoes.

hums, considering it as Ludwig tries on the shoes. "Short of a cut, there's not a lot your hair can do..."

takes off the first pair, after walking a bit in them, and tries the second. "It is quite short...really only two things I can do with it and you've seen them both."

nods, watching him walk around. "What if you styled it up, like the younger generation is fond of nowadays?" (( ))

quirks a brow at that sitting back down. "How is that again?" He asks as he pulls off that pair to contemplate them both.

smiles at him, running a hand through the teen's hair to push it up. "Like that, or something close to it...?" he hums in debate, trying to tell if her likes it on him, or if it was too unnatural.

can't really see it but understands now. "Maybe if I were playing football." He says as he pushes it up a little more so Francis could see it properly.

hums, nodding in agreement. "Perhaps not the best choic for a formal dinner," he shrugs.

has made his decision. "I think I'll take these ones."

smiles at his choice. "Bon. They fit you well enough for dancing?" he double checks.

nods. "Very well actually." He affirms.

grins, taking the pair from him so he can put his other shoes back on. "Excellent~ I am sure you'll swep her off her feet," he smiles, admiring the shoes. "All that's left then is a good tie.... unless you want

something fancy to wear underneath to surprise her~" he teases.

puts his shoes on and tries to decipher what he meant from that. "A tie would be good."

means lace panties or something equally naughty... he did know how much Eliza liked gender play, after all. "Mhm. Go pay for these, and I know a god suit shop nearby that has a whole wall of ties, usually."

nods as he gets up and pays. He's ready very quickly and stands by the door waiting for Francis.

follows after him, wrapping an arm around his shoulders and leading him further down the street. "So, doing anything ore than dinner and dancing~?"

nods. "I have tickets to an opera and then there are fireworks I want to watch with her."

smiles, swoonign teasingly. "You're such a good boyfriend~~"

flushes. "I thought this was normal..."

hums happily. "It is. Among good boyfriends~" he smiles, pleased that Ludwig was such a good kid.

lets Francis continue leading. "It's good to know I'm doing something right."

pushes open the door to the next store, letting him in first. "I do appreciate how Eliza has made you loosen up a little though. Not as stuffy as you used to be," he teases.

flushes again. He wasn't sure how to take that comment. "Ah...thank you?" He seems a little confused bit he enters the shop anyway wanting to make quick work of this.

chuckles at his confusion. He follows him in, going straight for the collection of ties and looking over them thoughtfully.

follows him and occasionally points one out to get the others opinion.

hums, turning down quite a few, being picky. Eventually he does come to a decision though, offering up a tie to him.

studies it quietly for a second befo

before nodding. "Ja, that's a good one."

smiles, handing it to him. "Bon! In that case... I think you're set~"

is pleased that it was so quick. He goes to pay an gives Francis an appreciative smile. "Tell me how I can make it up to you. I want to show my gratitude."

hums happily. "Mm, nonsense, I had fun! I wouldn't mind a kiss~" he winks.

flushes at that. He glances around quickly to make sure no one was looking and pecks his cheek his face going even redder. The colour was even rubbing down his neck.

grins, nearly squealing at how absolutely adorable that was!

tries to hide his face by looking to the side.

laughs happily, pulling him in for cheek kisses before letting him go pay for the tie.

is beet red and scurries over to pay for the tie getting asked if that was his boyfriend, which causes him to become even redder before making his way back to Francis side his gaze on the floor.

grins happily, draping an arm over his shoulders as he leads Ludwig back out to the street, pleased with embarrassing him. "Shall we go for drinks to celebrate this fine day?"

thinks that's a great idea. "Ja, I'd like that actually."

smiles. "Excellent~ Let's take your new suit back to the car, and I know a little place just past where we parked we can go~"

follows him to the car and makes sure to place it in the trunk before closing it and stretching a bit. "Lead the way~"

unlocks the car and waits for him, smiling. "Just up here," he confirms, leading the way to a little restaurant. He leads him in, quickly getting them a table near the window.

studies the place and smiles. "Nice place." He hums taking a seat.

smiles at the compliment. "Thanks~ I always enjoy coming here after a hard day's shopping~" he laughs.

chuckles at that. "I can imagine. That was probably easier than most shopping experiences." It was far from his favourite thing to do.

laughs a little. "Usually it takes me a lot more time to decide on things.." he hums. It was easier shopping for someone else.

smiles as he glances over the options of beer. "I usually know what I wan when I do decide to go shopping."

hums. "I have a rough idea!" he defends, though smiling.

decides on one. "A rough idea, no wonder it takes you so long."

laughs, having already decided on his usual drink. "It's alright, it makes it more fun~"

catches the waiters attention so that they can both order. "I'm not sure about that."

just laughs in reply, greeting the waiter. It was obviously someone he was familiar with and he chats him up a bit before placing his order.

smiles lightly at the waiter. He really hoped the beer was good.

usually didn't get beer, so he hadn't an idea what to tell Lud about that. He smiles and relaxes back in his seat. "I don't tell him, but his grandfather was a very good friend of mine. I helped him out a bit

when he first opened this place..." he sighs dreamily, a little nostalgic.

smiles at that. "Interesting how we can see things like this flourish over the decades and centuries."

nods, smiling softly at him. "It can be so nice to watch the world grow up..." he hums softly.

nods. "It really can..." He didn't want to also say that it could be incredibly depressing as well.

refraining from bringing it up as well. He smiles when the waiter brings over the drinks though, thanking him before he goes on his way again.

pulls his beer closer and sips on it pleased. "It's a nice place Francis. Thanks or bringing me here."

hums softly in agreement, sipping his wine. "Of course, on ami. Any time you want a day out in France, just ask~"

smiles appreciatingly. "I'll let you know."

smiles back at him. "Bon~ You're fun to play dress up with," he winks teasingly.

flushes a bit and hides behind his beer mug. "I'm sure there are more fun people to dress up."

hums in consideration. "Perhaps, but I really like how embarrassed you get over it~" he teases.

flushes a little darker and shoots him a none meaningful glare at his teasing. "Something's really never change."

laughs delightedly. "They don't need to~"

can't help but smile a bit at that. "True, I'd wonder what was wrong with you if they did."

chuckles, shaking his head. "How rude."

smiles. "Rude or true."

hus in thought. "...both."

hums*

laughs. "Fair enough."