I believe in you fae! Stay determined!
After some effort, Ishi managed to deliver Gerson to the captain. He collapsed to the ground and transformed into a heaving mess of sweat and exhaustion afterward. His sister couldn't do much to help, but she patted his head anyway.
"Hello, there Undyne," The elderly monster waved, "How's life been treatn' ya?"
"Just fine," Undyne used Fae to gesture excitedly, "I've found our ticket out of here."
"Did you now," One of Gerson's eyes widened to inspect this 'ticket', "I never thought I'd see the day." He laughed a hearty, raspy laugh.
I was scared before, Fae thought, but now I just feel embarrassed...
Some will not see you as a person. More as a tool for their own ends.
I feel like a doll being swung around...
"Ah, Gerson," Toriel's voice came through again, "I apologize for not keeping in touch."
"Queen Toriel," Gerson craned his head up to the phone. His head shook in the effort to do so, "Been a while since I've heard your voice. Where've ya been all these years?"
"I'd," the phone went silent for a moment, "rather not say... However, I would like to 'cash in the favor'."
Gerson chuckled again. Undyne tapped her foot impatiently. Each one jostled Fae uncomfortably. "I'd have to say that coupon expired long ago... But," Gerson pointed to the ground. Undyne rolled her eyes with her shoulders and put Fae on the ground. Gerson put his face up closer to the phone, "I'll do it 'cause I like ya."
There was a heavy silence on the other end of the call. A sigh could be heard. "If you would be so kind, Gerson..." Toriel continued, a hint of sorrow in her voice, "I would like you to confirm my identity for the people present there."
"I believe I've already done that," Gerson playfully elbowed Undyne's armor, "Wouldn't you agree?"
Undyne didn't seem to happy about it but she said, "Fine..."
"Now that it's been settled," The phone continued, "I would ask that you let this human be on their way."
"Yeah, sure, Queen," the disrespect was evident in Undyne's voice.
"I have your word?" Toriel prompted.
"Yup," the captain swiveled her head in an impatient manner. Fae could tell that she wanted to add something else, but didn't.
"Then I'll leave you to it. Goodbye, Fae. Call me if you need to talk again." With that, Toriel hung up. There was a moment of silence.
"Is that 'friend' of yours done talking?" Undyne voice was sly and intimidating.
"Y-yeah?" Fae put the phone back in her pocket, "So uh, I'll just get going now..." She shuffled past the two monsters to go further down the path. Fae tensed up in preparation for an attack. But there was nothing.
"You should visit my shop, kid," Gerson called after her, "Might have something useful to ya."
Fae turned to respond but found Ishi standing there. Facing the captain and elderly tortoise.
"You're planning on killing the human, aren't you, captain?" Ishi's voice was shaky but resolute.
