The Lucario smiles-- apparently evolving hadn't made him too dignified to blush, because he certainly does.

His aura shimmers.

Pride, pleasure at Assumption's approval. Some relief, too, that he's not upset with it for whatever reason (not like he ever WOULD be, but still Wolf worried!).

He'd been waiting for weeks for the big reveal, and it's the hardest secret he's ever had to keep. It was honestly sort of fortunate that Walter and his team had been so busy with their escape, because if they'd been talking on the regular Wolf isn't sure that he'd have been able to keep it to himself.

He opens his paws, revealing a notepad and a pen. He'd already had a message written, although he scribbles hastily to add some onto the end before showing it to Assumption. It's clear what he carefully wrote down ahead of time and what he waited to add until he knew whether Assumption would be happy about the evolution or not.

I evolved in the ghost woods, to protect Saint Alessa. Kite evolved too. We were ready to become our true selves, take on our true names, and fulfill our Holy destinies.

I'm so glad to see you! Now I'm just like you!!