( sans seems a little off today. he looks... different. something is definitely wrong. but what could it be? maybe you should try to approach him, see what's up. )

( approach? )

*( YES ) *( NO )

" that isn't the only pun, don't worry. my *punny* puns aren't *bonely* at all, so why don't you *rib* me on, bro ? "

" i dunno, did it not tickle your *funny bone*? "

“ …asleep. “

“ drawing self-portraits. what do you guys think? “

" no, but i'm back. "

“ what’s an underverse? “

“ sorry i haven’t been keeping up here as of lately. just a lil’ busy napping, is all. “

(( 👌

“ …i guess.
“

[ He got up and trotted off to the room with the 6 human souls, dragging his feet along the way. ]

“ suit yourself. “

[ Another sharp bone pierces through their feet, glueing them in place. ]

“ cuz i’m really not gonna hold back, kiddo. “

[ He summons a Gaster Blaster, aimed right for them. ]

“ would that even produce enough determination? their determination is unlike anything i’ve ever seen, and quite frankly? i’m not sure we can reach that level. “

“ even with all the damn prep time in the world, we can’t prevent that maniac from what they do. they could have 1 hp and still make it through alive. “

[ sans just put his hoodie over his head and sat down as he buried his face into his arms, leaning on his knees. ]

“ there’s just no point. “

“ why does it have to be me? why can’t someone else be just as aware of this situation as i am?? is there literally anyone else in the underground who’s aware of resets, timeline skips, whatever??? “

“ can’t you do anything? why’s it always gotta be me? i’m just one guy, there’s only so much i can do. it’s not like i’m the chosen one or anything. “

“ even *if* i try that… they always win. no matter what i try, they’re always right there to be one step ahead. “

“ yo, kiddo. do you think you could stop the kid from… y’know… ripping me to shreds? “

“ oh good! you wouldn’t mind if i did this then, right? “

[ He knew it hurt like hell, so he drove it in deeper, not caring for any injuries he was causing to the interior structure of the human. ]

[ He tilted slightly to the left, dodging the attack as he jabbed a sharp bone in their side. ]

“ oof, almost had me there kiddo. “

" thanks, kiddo. "

[ His sadness in his faces glowed as he knew he'd most likely not come back, at least not in this timeline. ]

" just... stay home kid. please. i don't care if you have all the souls in the world, you honestly need to stay and hide, just so you don't get hurt. "

[ He looked quite serious. Maybe Asriel should listen to him. ]

" well kiddo, truth be told, i don't think i want you dealing with a threat like this. in fact, i might not come back. "

" just, don't wait up for me, kiddo. "

" while that does sound like a great job, i've already got my hands filled with my job as guard, with my bro. "

" so, see ya. "

" that'd be better than what i'm doin' right now, kiddo. but i do miss your mother, she's a *punny* lady. "

" ehh, nah. not an energy drink guy. more of a *get enough sleep* guy. "

" as for the fight? this kid'll get what's coming to them. "

" work? ehhh, to lazy to. infact, it's time for my break now. i'm headed to grillby's. "

" my my, what a *punny* guy! alright, you've tickled my *funny bone*, waddaya want with a *bag-o-bones* such as myself? "

" *tibia* honest, i think you can stand them. i'd *rib* you on if i had the *backbone* to do it. "

[ Someone stop them, please. ]