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I'll let my brother know we're establishing a new monster territory aboard. He'll be thrilled.
[But with Papyrus comes thoughts of family, and with thoughts of family...]
Oh, uh, hey. I brought you this. [Jamming a hand into his hoodie pocket, Sans pulls out a handkerchief. It's something he nicked from J's makeup bag and there are a few little lip-print kisses on it, but it would do in a pinch.] In case my hilarious jokes stop working.
[But with Papyrus comes thoughts of family, and with thoughts of family...]
Oh, uh, hey. I brought you this. [Jamming a hand into his hoodie pocket, Sans pulls out a handkerchief. It's something he nicked from J's makeup bag and there are a few little lip-print kisses on it, but it would do in a pinch.] In case my hilarious jokes stop working.
I'm sure he'll have another riddle or puzzle to help. [The handkerchief softens her expression, she brushes her fingers across the fabric thoughtfully. ] I don't see how they could, but... thank you.
[She folds it over, careful not to smear makeup on her fur as she wipes at her fur.]
[She folds it over, careful not to smear makeup on her fur as she wipes at her fur.]
[Watching her dry her eyes, Sans can't help feeling a little lost. He remembers the sadness in her voice that one day behind the door, when the jokes didn't hit as hard and the misery took over. Sans could relate. Sometimes laughing was harder than he cared to admit.
Still, without the door between them, Sans found himself hopelessly out of his depth. Something about that one degree of separation made him a whole lot better at this than when it was face to face.]
... You wanna talk about it?
Still, without the door between them, Sans found himself hopelessly out of his depth. Something about that one degree of separation made him a whole lot better at this than when it was face to face.]
... You wanna talk about it?
Attention: Ingress Cleaning Technician Sans
Subject: Inquiry Regarding Messenger Chara's Criminal Sentence
Hello Sans,
This is Probation Officer Ultra Magnus. I am contacting you to verify whether or not Messenger Chara has completed one of the conditions of their sentence following your murder.
Please confirm that you have received the handwritten note from Chara shown in the attached image below.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter.
- Ultra Magnus
Moira Repair Officer, Bailiff/Probation Officer, (Former) Second in Command of the Lost Light, Former Duly Appointed Enforcer of the Tyrest Accord
Edited 2016-03-11 02:38 (UTC)
attention: moira repair officer/bailiff/probo/enforcer according to tyrone ultra magnus
subject: re: re: re: re: fwd: fwd: check this out!
dearest maggie (can i call you maggie?),
i have note yet received any notes from any questionable kids. i have instead printed out this picture you sent me and stuck it on the underside of my roommate's bunk. it's the first thing i see when i wake up. what a way to start the day.
however, apology is not yet accepted. i'd like if you passed on this follow up to mess. chara. i would like them to copy this and send it back to me. only then will i consider our conflict resolved.
please let me know if you received it. it's very important the copy be accurate to this specification.
subject: re: re: re: re: fwd: fwd: check this out!
dearest maggie (can i call you maggie?),
i have note yet received any notes from any questionable kids. i have instead printed out this picture you sent me and stuck it on the underside of my roommate's bunk. it's the first thing i see when i wake up. what a way to start the day.
however, apology is not yet accepted. i'd like if you passed on this follow up to mess. chara. i would like them to copy this and send it back to me. only then will i consider our conflict resolved.
please let me know if you received it. it's very important the copy be accurate to this specification.
Edited 2016-03-11 04:29 (UTC)
[ Magnus has seen some poor correspondence in his 5 million+ years of life, but this is definitely amongst the worse. Not the mention the blatant disrespect.
Luckily for Sans, the Autobot Code is not a universally binding document, so Magnus unfortunately can't cite him for the numerous transgressions in this message. ]
Attention: Ingress Cleaning Technician
Subject: Re: Re: Inquiry Regarding Messenger Chara's Criminal Sentence
It is Ultra Magnus. If you must shorten it, Magnus is acceptable. That is all. I may not hold the same authority aboard the Moira as my previous position aboard the Lost Light, but your flippant attitude in regards to this situation, combined with your obvious lack of professionalism, is something I will not tolerate.
Humorous wordplay and sloppy formatting notwithstanding, I will take this as a confirmation that Chara has of yet failed to complete this task, despite claims to the contrary. I will take this into account when I next speak to them.
Yes, I received your attached illustration. Your request falls outside the requirements of Chara's sentence as set forth by the captains, so while I agree to present your proposal to Chara, they are not obligated to follow through with your demands. Upon Chara's delivery to you of a handwritten apology, the matter will be closed.
- Ultra Magnus
Moira Repair Officer, Bailiff/Probation Officer, (Former) Second in Command of the Lost Light, Former Duly Appointed Enforcer of the Tyrest Accord
Luckily for Sans, the Autobot Code is not a universally binding document, so Magnus unfortunately can't cite him for the numerous transgressions in this message. ]
Attention: Ingress Cleaning Technician
Subject: Re: Re: Inquiry Regarding Messenger Chara's Criminal Sentence
It is Ultra Magnus. If you must shorten it, Magnus is acceptable. That is all. I may not hold the same authority aboard the Moira as my previous position aboard the Lost Light, but your flippant attitude in regards to this situation, combined with your obvious lack of professionalism, is something I will not tolerate.
Humorous wordplay and sloppy formatting notwithstanding, I will take this as a confirmation that Chara has of yet failed to complete this task, despite claims to the contrary. I will take this into account when I next speak to them.
Yes, I received your attached illustration. Your request falls outside the requirements of Chara's sentence as set forth by the captains, so while I agree to present your proposal to Chara, they are not obligated to follow through with your demands. Upon Chara's delivery to you of a handwritten apology, the matter will be closed.
- Ultra Magnus
Moira Repair Officer, Bailiff/Probation Officer, (Former) Second in Command of the Lost Light, Former Duly Appointed Enforcer of the Tyrest Accord
attention: offical rare pear, lifter of probes, 2nd in command of some lightbulbs, approver of tyrone's excellent form ultra magnus
subject: re: re: re: re: re: look at these adorable kittens
magnus the ultra,
i'm sorry friend, i didn't mean any disrespect. i know being murdered is a very serious affair, and it just kills me that i've disappointed you. i'm dying to make it up to you, so.
here. this one's just for you. as a thank you for all your hard work.
i added an extra leg for you. this spider is technically way more correct. trust me, i know spiders.
subject: re: re: re: re: re: look at these adorable kittens
magnus the ultra,
i'm sorry friend, i didn't mean any disrespect. i know being murdered is a very serious affair, and it just kills me that i've disappointed you. i'm dying to make it up to you, so.
here. this one's just for you. as a thank you for all your hard work.
i added an extra leg for you. this spider is technically way more correct. trust me, i know spiders.
Attention: Ingress Cleaning Technician
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Inquiry Regarding Messenger Chara's Criminal Sentence
Sans,
I have no intention of humoring you further, but I am not letting this behavior slide. Right now my priority with working with Chara, but know that I tend to report this insubordination to the proper authorities.
A bit of advice, not all confrontations can be resolved with spider drawings.
- Ultra Magnus
Moira Repair Officer, Bailiff/Probation Officer, (Former) Second in Command of the Lost Light, Former Duly Appointed Enforcer of the Tyrest Accord
attention: pairup officer/haybale/give it a ty-rest already and we'll have an accord commander
subject: there aren't any spider drawings in this message
just a little funnin around, buddy. i meant it when i said i have no disrespect. i wouldn't wish handling that kid on anyone. especially not a hardass like you (i say that not out of derision, pal, more that your ass is literally made of metal. i'd call you a badass instead, but i'd give yours about a 7 and that's more than a passing grade).
here, just to make sure there are no hard feelings, this is the most accurate my limited art skills could manage.
8 legs, some baked goods, and a bag o' gold. i'm glad we could work out our differences on this.
love,
sans
friendship saving technician
subject: there aren't any spider drawings in this message
just a little funnin around, buddy. i meant it when i said i have no disrespect. i wouldn't wish handling that kid on anyone. especially not a hardass like you (i say that not out of derision, pal, more that your ass is literally made of metal. i'd call you a badass instead, but i'd give yours about a 7 and that's more than a passing grade).
here, just to make sure there are no hard feelings, this is the most accurate my limited art skills could manage.
8 legs, some baked goods, and a bag o' gold. i'm glad we could work out our differences on this.
love,
sans
friendship saving technician
Edited 2016-03-11 06:15 (UTC)
[She folds the handkerchief carefully in her lap. Her gaze anywhere but on Sans.]
There are many things that are my fault, Sans. [She unfolds the handkerchief, starting the process a new. Lipstick smearing across the fur of her fingers.]
I couldn't save them. I couldn't help them when they withered away. I... I guess they have a right to hate me. I promised them a better life and I could not give it to them.
There are many things that are my fault, Sans. [She unfolds the handkerchief, starting the process a new. Lipstick smearing across the fur of her fingers.]
I couldn't save them. I couldn't help them when they withered away. I... I guess they have a right to hate me. I promised them a better life and I could not give it to them.
Edited 2016-03-11 07:47 (UTC)
I don't know the whole story, T, but I like to think I know you a little bit.
[It's hard to keep himself from elaborating just how dark he believes the seed of Chara's hate to be, but that's not something Toriel should be burdened with. At least, not now.]
There's no way you didn't do as much as you could.
[It's hard to keep himself from elaborating just how dark he believes the seed of Chara's hate to be, but that's not something Toriel should be burdened with. At least, not now.]
There's no way you didn't do as much as you could.
[Toriel finally looks at Sans, her hands still at work. His belief in her makes her give a thin smile. A smile fake enough it looks like it's something she stole from Sans himself.]
It will never feel like enough. Never. [She takes a slow breath.] I'm a fool, to think they would forgive me for being so... useless then.
It will never feel like enough. Never. [She takes a slow breath.] I'm a fool, to think they would forgive me for being so... useless then.
Hey...
[His tone is faintly argumentative, but there's a deep exhaustion there undercutting it. The death of the prince and the adopted fallen human is a classic tale he's plenty familiar with, but knowing his closest friend is the queen of that tragic tale brings a personal component to the old story.]
It's not your fault. Just because they don't get that doesn't mean they're right. And it doesn't justify trying to hurt you, either.
[His tone is faintly argumentative, but there's a deep exhaustion there undercutting it. The death of the prince and the adopted fallen human is a classic tale he's plenty familiar with, but knowing his closest friend is the queen of that tragic tale brings a personal component to the old story.]
It's not your fault. Just because they don't get that doesn't mean they're right. And it doesn't justify trying to hurt you, either.
[His exhaustion is what makes her hands settle in her lap. Guilt is a familiar feeling. A sharp reminder she shouldn't share. All this grief brings everyone else down with her. Sans... Sans deserves better as far as Toriel is concerned.]
I just don't know what to think today or right now. I thought I had said goodbye to them.
I just don't know what to think today or right now. I thought I had said goodbye to them.
[Out of his depth and making a mess of things, Sans looks unsure of how to proceed for a few moments.]
I thought I said goodbye to a few people too, until they showed up here. I'm not sure Chara's the hill to die on, but... well, that's a bad choice of words, but maybe it's a second chance, y'know?
[It's naive, he thinks, to assume that a mother's love could cure whatever in Chara made them so broken. Still, they were monsters. Love is more powerful than humans could ever understand.]
N' you've got me and Pap in the meantime, y'know?
I thought I said goodbye to a few people too, until they showed up here. I'm not sure Chara's the hill to die on, but... well, that's a bad choice of words, but maybe it's a second chance, y'know?
[It's naive, he thinks, to assume that a mother's love could cure whatever in Chara made them so broken. Still, they were monsters. Love is more powerful than humans could ever understand.]
N' you've got me and Pap in the meantime, y'know?
[She simply reaches out to touch Sans' cheekbone, brushing her fingers against it.] Thank you. I... thank you. I could not ask for better company.
This is a place for second chances. A place to change things. [She will let herself hope, let the flame burn brightly.]
This is a place for second chances. A place to change things. [She will let herself hope, let the flame burn brightly.]
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