A perplexed look contrasts the more friendly face that had given him a sliver of hope at realizing that h was not the only one navigating their way through this underground civilization. Despite some of their similarities (the most relating to being humans), he still was not the best at socializing outside of going over ideas on what to do and where to go. Blinking till his gaze was averted to his notebook (that turned from a mundane purpose to one of survival), he felt the urge to nudge it back into his bag. He can’t remember the last time someone other than his grandmother Chiyo asked if they could look at what he would write for reasons other than seeing what lesson they missed from class the other day.
“Well... I’m not one for original works. I’m more of an analyzer than a poet, so I tend to just write things down for memory than fun...”
Other than the occasional sketcher of an echo flower or a monster he came across, facts and theories were what decorated the lined pages. Something that might seem more boring to this curious girl.
× swallowed her fears as a nod of regard goes to the other / fingers wrought around each other in nervous habit . what a phenomenon to see a ghost that wasn’t one of the snail farmers , as rare as ghosts may be , but to keep their form from life & be aware of it . perhaps it was the sheer power of the SOUL this human had , or simply something that she hadn’t known before ( after all , she had not known if napstablook was birthed from death ) . calm breathes come soon after a deliberate attempt to stay composed , struggling to find the words to speak to this human remnant .
‘ i- i- i’m sorry . i d- didn’t mean to hurt you .
you just uh , caught me by surprise . would you …
like me to h- help you ? i- i can just go- ’
Suspicion crept into his eyes that was visible without lenses to hide behind. After all this time and now someone wishes to help him? The bitterness that grew within his soul prickled at how terribly ironic this whole ordeal was. Fists clenching, he mimicked taking a deep breath. Even though he technically can’t breath, the notion helped a bit to keep his growing temper from flaring. As much as he would like to have this excuse to vent all of his frustrations and torments on someone, this monster is probably his current best bet at finding any sort of help. Besides, not like much can be done to make him suffer some more now that he is deceased. Logic overriding emotion, he held his hand up as if to stop her from stepping back.
“No- no, just,” he started before heaving a sigh again and pinching the bridge of his nose. “Don’t go. At least, give yourself a minute. I’m still trying to accept that this is even happening.”
Other hand dropped to his side, he tapped his weightless fingers against his leg before grimacing again at how little he can feel. “... I’ll be blunt. I’d rather avoid any interactions with your kind with what that’s done to me. But as of right now... I’m willing to make a sole exception.”
He could die. As much as he wished to deny that, it was still a possibility regarding how the other humans who fell down here most likely failed to reach the exit. And he could kill as well, despite how sick the idea right now feels in the pit of his stomach. For all he knew, anything could happen. Good or bad. But for the sake of ensuring his return home so he could make things right for the resentful departure he made that could of been his last, he has to go forward and find out how his journey will turn out.
Toshi’s sketches of the ruins and Toriel were nearly finished, ready to leave behind tomorrow so at least one person will remember. He takes small comfort in that, in at least having met someone who was willing to give him as much of a chance as he can to survive. He knows she wishes that he stayed instead, but her motherly concern only made his guilt feel heavier in his heart as the memory of his mother calling after him as he left was still fresh in his mind.
“Doubt it’ll be as easy as some stories would tell these kinds of tales...”
This guy ! Nikolai could care less if the Fairy Lights clashed with the SUN !! He was just too embarrassed and tried to play it off as COOL as he possibly could. Looks like he needed to practice on that. Regardless Nikolai let out a heavy sigh of relief that they would be so willing to help him out of this mess – that he had put himself into. He had no right to pout.
“ I’m not going anywhere fast, as you can see.”
Hands motioned to his legs, if he were to move he’d probably make matters worse. Nikolai would end up hurting not only themselves but the other too, would they lose – HP if they got hurt by LIGHTS of all things ?? Another sigh but this time one of defeat. Whilst the other seemed to – prepare ( ?? ) ( The Underground was a little odd about that. He hated it. ) he maneuvered his hands into carefully removing the Fairy lights from his arms and Torso.
What a mess.
“ Thanks – by the way. Most would just laugh. ”
An ‘mhmm’ of acknowledgement was all that indicated that Toshi was half-listening as he concentrated on which line to unravel first. In a way he was glad for the temporary distraction from his earlier musings on what to do next for their journey. Adventures were not as fun as the stories he used to love reading would say. Not when they were trapped in a long lost civilization that was the result of once again Humans Being Terrible Centuries Ago. Sometimes he wondered why he still studied history so much with how much of a downer it can be...
He paused however at Nikolai’s possible admittance of past situations like this current one.
“... Well, lucky for you, I’m not one to laugh much. Rather focus on what’s more important.”
Like finding which way to untangle the next line. He was quick to go back to business as his tone became more instructional once more.
“Close your eyes, I’m going to have to pass this next line over your head. Doubt bright lights would feel nice that up close.”
‘ i- i can’t believe my eyes . ’
× q. will she anyway ? a. absolute , if not reluctant yes . but she stops in her tracks , watery footsteps halted by an unfamiliar sight within the junkyard ; her sanctuary ( even if it was … unsightly ) . her bag shifts to the side to allow shaky hands to re - adjust lenses , getting a clear sight of the being before her .
‘ wh- what are you ? why are you here ? ’ —— @pxrplesxul
“Offense taken. Last I checked, I was a who, not a what.”
He already didn’t like the look monsters had of realizing that he was human (the only exception being the first and only genuine kind soul who wanted to keep him safe). But as he was finding out, he hated even more her expression of noticing that he wasn’t even alive. Which said a lot judging by how quick she was noticing that. Only certain people like the scientist before him would figure out what his purple transparent outline means.
“And I guess I’m here for the same reason you are... Looking for something.”
“Well I guess for the sake of avoiding aesthetics clashing I can see what I can do.” ‘It’s still pretty inconvenient how limited this magical system is...’
ACT > examine Gyftmas decoration prisoner
Already pulling out his hair tie from his pocket after putting away his hat, he looked at the trail of glowing lights that wrapped around the fellow human, specifically around his leg. He felt a sense of deja vu to one time a couple of years ago when his sister got too enthusiastic with getting the lights and garlands out of the garage only to turn into the Christmas Mummy. Luckily this probably won’t take as much time to untangle.
EQUIPPED > HAIR TIE
“Try not to move too much,” he instructed after tying his messy hair out of his eyes to get a better look at this next problem to solve.
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