[ Maybe he’s misremembering Kris and Asriel’s childhood. ]

Thank you, Alphys. Times are tough, but —

[ Squint. Doing a double take. ]

[ Somewhere in Hometown, there is an Asgore-shaped snow poff. Or, maybe it’s just Asgore covered in snow. ]

[ sneeze. ]

Happy Holidays!

Poinsettias are on... "discount" today for the occasion. A gift, from the Flower King to you!

Please do not forget to set out milk and cookies for Santa.

... Please.

[ Thinking about it. ]

I suppose that does sound interesting.

Oh!

… I do not know what that is, Alphys.

[ Blink. ]

How did you do th… ah, never mind that. What could you possibly say to get yourself in trouble with C— with her?

[ Either way, if it’s Carol she’s worried about, maybe Asgore isn’t the best employer for her, but… what else can you do? ]

// censoring carol’s name caught me so off guard that’s so fucking funny

Of course!

… Though, I am curious. Are you not working at the school anymore?

Then, you are plenty qualified for the job!

… The pay is, er, not good, but help is always appreciated!

I suppose my children are… old enough, too. I can sort of relate to that sentiment.

I did not know he was a bee.

[ His eyes go wide. “At least”? Like, there’s possibly more? ]

… Goodness. Six? You must have your hands full! I thought two was a challenge enough, haha.

… May I ask why? What is he going to do to my plants?

[ Scratching his head. ]

I suppose that’s the one I’m acquainted with, then…

Oh! You have children of your own, then?

There… there’s more than one???

Oh. Is Mr. Spamton… not good with children?

[ sorry he sounds so disappointed. ]

... What just happened?

[ Looks around scared ]

Kris!!!

I, erm, thought… You were already inside?

[ Very sad and dejectedly standing outside the Dreemurr household. ]

Well, at least everyone is having fun…

[ sneeze. ]

… I will not worry about it. But, thank you, Kris. I’ve been working on them all week!

That is very true! Then, by all means. I actually do have candy to hand out, so, feel free to stop by later.

Oh, that sounds normal.

And thank you!

Yes. I did. I did.

[ he sounds desperate! ]