⠀ do not let them tempt you to madness ⠀

⠀ … That’s a real place ? 💧 ⠀

⠀ That sounds — … Then I can fund my own sweets … ( … ✨ ) ⠀

⠀ Experiencing too many tragedies may surprise you . ... Besides, arcades are for sweaty people ... ⠀

⠀ Already aware . ⠀

“ 𝗗𝗼𝗻❜𝘁 . ” — Chara interrupts his words with a clear but direct voice, no longer putting up the image that they've upheld for so long and the smile having vanished in the moment . “ You have nothing to apologize for. Just leave it be. ”

ruby . very appreciative for any patience given to me, i know i've been on and off in terms of activity ( doing a lot of self - improvement, and classes started again ) still having some doubts in my portrayal but doing what i can so far

A faint smile emerged to the human's expression much like the monster's reaction at first, their eyes becoming unfocused while memories of the past haunt them ... both the good and the bad . “ It still hit nonetheless... although I much preferred when I was the tallest of the two ... ”

⠀ Interesting ...⠀

do not be a ' wet blanket ' .

⠀ what is a . togore . ⠀

⠀ I’ve seen enough, I am going back to bed

There was some confusion, but they didn’t show that in their facial features … minus a slight tilt of their head. “ That is an answer only you can decide. ”

“ … Hmm… I can already imagine his reaction… ” ( evil ideas emerging )

“ You do not seem to be satisfied with this answer. ”

“ Have you tried ... possessing a corpse ? ”

“ ... That is where our differences lie then. ” “ If it were up to me, I would switch positions and return to be nothing more than a bad memory. I would rather be where you are now. ” “ Yet, you do not see me complaining or making remarks. ”

“ Do you really want to be alive ? ”

“ That is based on your interpretation . ” Human stands firmly in place, smile not yet waned away from their look. “ But whatever that you may think of, you will not find it in me . ”

“ So you choose to complain to yourself of all people ? ”

“ Well , 𝘴𝘰 - 𝘳𝘳𝘺 that I was forced to be here . ” 💢

The sliver of a smile grazes their expression upon the flash of red. “ Wonderful, then it tells me how 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 . ” It would benefit or entertain them to continue, but a shake to their head disregarded such an idea ; there's no need for a pointless argument.

“ I had no control over this. ” “ ... It is not as thrilling as you'd think it would be. ”

There was an instant recognition in how the monster chose to make the interaction casual, watching as his hands retreated and maintains the distance just as they'd like it to be. Even if a part of them hurts, it must be this way. “ So have you . ” They remarked, especially in —

They stare back , albeit clearly grounded onto the floor . “ I ... agree . ”

“ That is an assumption. You do not know who I am. ”

⠀ manifests ... ⠀

“ Is there — ” There it was: an audible crack in their voice in the moment that they do choose to speak , stopping from finishing their words to take one deep breath to compose themselves . Eyes stared directly at his soft gaze , choosing to maintain this callous and cold front .

⠀ ... That may be a more fitting route for me , I suppose . ⠀

Attempting to keep going and expecting different result is the definition of insanity.

Words were caught in their throat, yet that lingering silence continues to haunt them both; memories of their past encounter still fresh in their mind as if it were yesterday . It was a facade to mask the guilt that followed after everything. It is foolish to believe that they deserve anything. +

⠀ Despite efforts , I have yet to find a place where I belong . ⠀

⠀ Have you tried ? ⠀

One can assume for them to react the same way , but their hold on outlook appearance was a skill that they've been practicing ; locking eyes with the other , but... showing an equal reaction if looked directly at their eyes . Nothing was said. Nothing was needed to be said.

⠀ no , that face was hideous ⠀

⠀ that's disgusting ⠀

⠀ It's quiet ... ⠀

ruby . i'm on standby .

ruby . there's just ... so much to be done . and i want there to be others to take that mantle

ruby . partaking while trying to wake up gonna Try for new characters, but might sprinkle some that i've already got on discord

⠀ … nightmares … 💢 ⠀

⠀ They squinted at the boy , a glare given at such a question ; almost finding it preposterous in how he insist to be "friends" with them . It almost warranted for a sharp tongue to emerge , but ... they felt compelled to answer . “ Chara . ” ⠀

⠀ ( They take a slice and put it on a plate then , trying to be reserved around Ms. Toriel . ) “ Thank you ... and happy birthday . ” ⠀

⠀ “ ... That is too much optimism, please dial it down — ” ⠀