[Not very strange, no. But one doesn't typically do that without purpose. The burden would fall to them, naturally, to ease the slide and general progression of things. To ensure that this does not worsen to the point of impossibility. If he were to sink beyond the point of recovering -
Asriel. Frisk.
Doubtless they would never forgive them, for allowing such to happen.
Something is, inevitably, extremely off-kilter, and their task remains coldly outlined from the start. Keep him on this side of the abyss. Do not watch him falter.
Your humble servant has received its necessary instruction.]
Your name is Mettaton. You were built by Alphys, or so you continuously claim, though her story of your origins is as full of holes as any other improbable story of hers. You were once the star of the Underground, laden with glaring pomp and a monumental ego to match.
And then you came here.
Feel your neck. Count your fingers. There are ten of them, yes? Count the threads in the ridiculous scarf you wear. Count the amount of chairs in your house. Affirm that they are there, just as you are.
Everything is in its place. Everything is as it should be.
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Asriel. Frisk.
Doubtless they would never forgive them, for allowing such to happen.
Something is, inevitably, extremely off-kilter, and their task remains coldly outlined from the start. Keep him on this side of the abyss. Do not watch him falter.
Your humble servant has received its necessary instruction.]
Your name is Mettaton. You were built by Alphys, or so you continuously claim, though her story of your origins is as full of holes as any other improbable story of hers. You were once the star of the Underground, laden with glaring pomp and a monumental ego to match.
And then you came here.
Feel your neck. Count your fingers. There are ten of them, yes? Count the threads in the ridiculous scarf you wear. Count the amount of chairs in your house. Affirm that they are there, just as you are.
Everything is in its place. Everything is as it should be.
So.
Take a deep breath.
There's nothing left to worry about.