@anonalphyusblog ( continued )
"Oh. Nerdly." Rudy replies, voice brittle from the coughing. His tone emphasizes his not-so-affectionate nickname for the bird Noelle had known for years. He takes a sip from the glass of water.
Alphys is a new teacher; perhaps it's worth explaining how far back Berdly and his daughter go. "Noelle... knew him since the 4th grade." He clears his throat. "Kid's ego's bigger than his own head! Let me tell ya -- him trying to be her 'White Knight' ain't far-fetched at all." He finishes the water in his cup. "But Noelle. You know. She's too timid to say she's annoyed by him. And... heh. Dunno if I should tell you much, but... let's just say she’s got eyes for somebody else."
"I mean, put yourself in her horseshoes. If a guy I wasn't interested in started giving me unwanted attention, I'd be really damned annoyed myself!" his chest rattles with a stiffled chuckle. "So, don't take Noelle sayin' nothing as a sign that she's not annoyed by it.”
















