[CONTINUE + 3] INTRO

[foundationmods]

[After so long a trip, you're all finally here. Taken through a hidden passage inside of the very mountain itself, you find yourself standing in front of a field of flowers, growing well due to the open roof above it. If you look up, you can just make out the shimmering colors off of the barrier - looking almost like the shine off of a soap bubble.

Try not to trample on the flowers as you approach the open, purple gate. And remember to wear your masks, now that you're here!

...Still, the sight of the yellow flowers waving in the wind....such a cheery sight fills you with determination for what's to come.

Welcome to the Underground.

...Again. The loop happened again, and you're here. Everything is the same.

Someone who was dead is alive again.

...The man, who's name you forgot...You've just forgotten almost everything about him. Anything he did, or said....there's just a person-shaped hole in your memory now.

You know someone was there, and that he was important. But....

Not only that, But more monster names have faded from your memory.

...You're losing so much.]

Comments

[finalring]

If Sans is that protective, then I believe that would be the case as well. We should only involve those that need to be. No more, no less.

[ ... ]

How did you befriend him, though?

[le_mat]

It's funny, I barely did anything. Sans introduced me to him as 'the head of his fan club' when he caught me sneaking in. He's just one of those types that are really loud and friendly all the time I think. As long as you're nice to him and can stomach some weird food you should be fine.

... from how he talks I don't think he has a lot of friends. He's kinda like Gio- sorta overwhelming.

[finalring]

You know what, I stomached Gio's butter soup for a whole week before everyone was ripped to shreds by ghosts-- [ save a couple few ] --so I think I can handle something like that.

[ he smiles. ]

Maybe I can be a new member.

[le_mat]

Perfect.

Hmm... if that's the plan though, that means, for now, you're not the Boss, okay? You can just follow my lead and not worry about the details.

[finalring]

Not a problem....

[ a pause....wait for it... ]

Boss.

[le_mat]

[He cackles at that, very pleased.

Plus it just seems like Solomon needs a Leader Break]

Alright! Let's go~

[finalring]

[ and he’ll follow behind ren, who is absolutely right. he needs a break.

but so does ren, in his opinion. ]

[le_mat]

[Look it's fine- being the in-group therapist isn't as heavy as Big Boss Leader man- he'll take it.

Off to Snowdin, and he knocks on the skele-ton of fun's door]

[foundationmods]

[There's a surprised squawk from inside the house, before-]

O-ONE SECOND!

[It just takes a moment before Papyrus is there, looking...

...A little sweaty?]

O-OH! REN AND KING SOLOMON! WHAT A SURPRISE!

[finalring]

[ ah. uh. ]

Papyrus! Ren had told me a lot about how he had become the head of your fanclub! I wanted to meet you.

[ ... ]

Are...you okay?

[le_mat]

Yeah... you look, erm... sweaty. Should we come back later?

[foundationmods]

N-NO! IT'S FINE! EVERYTHING IS FINE! YOU JUST DON'T NORMALLY COME HERE TODAY!

[....?]

COME IN! I....I'LL GO GET US SOME SNACKS.

[And he practically bolts for the kitchen, where there's a lot of loud banging going on.

....come in?]

[finalring]

Well...uh...it’s my fault, really. I bothered Ren too much.

[ when papyrus leaves he’ll look at ren and mouth “what should we do????” ]

[le_mat]

[He looks very helpless for a moment- he didn't expect to have to play Boss for anything actually important.

"Play it cool for now, eyes open"]

Sorry for the intrusion!

[He trots in]

You don't have to feed us, Papyrus, it's fine!

[foundationmods]

N-NO! I WANT TO! EVEN IF YOU DID SURPRISE ME!

[This is over the banging!!

He comes out with some nice looking snacks for everyone after a moment.

There's a bit of an awkward silence, before he starts talking again.]

SO...I SEE YOU'VE BROUGHT A FRIEND? FOR...THE FAN CLUB?

[finalring]

[ he’ll nod towards ren, giving him a firm look. if it gets hairy, he’ll know to take the lead again. ][ he’s just... going to try and play along like papyrus didn’t just call him by his name five seconds ago. ]

But, uh, yes! I asked Ren if I could join. Uh. It’s my fault that we’re so early. I apologize.

[le_mat]

Right, right. I know we're usually... busy... early in the week. Right?

[head tilt. Poor Papyrus]

[foundationmods]

.....

[He looks....upset? for a moment.]

...RIGHT. BUSY.

ARE ALL OF YOU STILL GOING TO STAY....AT THE INN?

[finalring]

[ he will nod, giving ren a quick glance. ]

Mm, we thought that, yes. It’s not full, is it?

[le_mat]

[Ren is looking more and more Concerned. and Upset himself- less because things are going off the rails-

-and more because he legit looks worried about Papyrus. For all his talk about keeping their mouths shut he looks like he might be fighting with himself over this choice. They've been feeling like they're going mad... but they had each other.

Did... did Papyrus have anyone? What if Sans didn't know? He almost can't bear it and it's clear on his face he might break]

It's that or the Ruins, since there's an empty house there...

[foundationmods]

.......

[There's almost a flinch at the mention of the Ruins, before...Papyrus looks around.

There's no one else here...]

...CAN I....ASK THE TWO OF YOU SOMETHING?

....AND YOU HAVE TO PROMISE NOT TO TELL SANS.

[finalring]

[ we fucked up. ]

Of course, Papyrus. Anything.

[le_mat]

[This is bad... but also he can't think of it as a mistake either]

Yeah. You're our friend.

[bybonesbebybones]

....DO YOU...KNOW ABOUT WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING?

[....]

THAT THIS ONE WEEK....KEEPS REPEATING?

[finalring]

[ ahh....

they really did mess up, didn’t they? or maybe, this is the right thing to do. however, he does fear what sans’ response might be if he finds out.

but maybe they’re beyond that sort of thing.

he gives ren a glance, and nods to him. they should be honest. ]

We are... not one-hundred percent sure. But we think that there’s... something here that is repeating time in order to consume our world. We have been investigating a way to stop it.

[ ren can continue. ]