# (Reapertale, Underswap, & Gaster Sans part 1) Hey, guys, something really bad happened. I know I've been really sad and tired for the past little while, but I have a reason. A family friend who had cancer died. I know it's been awhile, I think a few weeks, but the only person outside my family who I told is a friend of mine. It's been a bit but… it still hurts. A lot. It feels like she died yesterday…
# (part 2) …I just need comfort outside of family, as loving as they are, and my friends who just can’t understand. I feel selfish to just come asking for comfort, and I could simply write, sing, or draw my heart out like I always do, but I have nothing. I know other people have issues that are worse then mine, but she meant a lot to me…
# (part 3) I didn’t even get to see her the last month before she died. I just feel so guilty on top of all these other emotions… so could I have hug or something of the like? ((Also, I apologize for this being so long))
Underswap: that’s terrible! why didn’t you tell us sooner? *hugs you tightly* i was so worried about you!
Reaper: don’t make them guiltier than they already are, swap. they told us when they were ready.
Underswap: right. *turns to you* i’m sorry if i made you feel bad, but i’m even MORE sorry you had to lose someone you lost so much! we can hug for as long as you want!
Gaster: *slings an arm around your back, half-joining the hug* trust me, you’re not bein’ selfish. when someone so close to ya dies, especially so soon, you need to reach out to someone.
Reaper: *glides a bit closer* and even though i’m your copy of death himself, i can say there’s absolutely nothing wrong with grieving, no matter how long it takes. don’t let anyone tell you how you should feel, and above all, don’t keep these feelings to yourself. by confiding in us, you’re doing the right thing.
Underswap: besides, that’s why we’re here! to be there for you when something like this happens!
Gaster: and we don’t care how big or small the problem is to other people. if it’s important to you, it’s important to us. ya have full right to sadness, regardless of how much worse someone else’s problems may be.
Underswap: and most people would agree this is a big problem, anyway!
Reaper: exactly. and as for not seeing her for the last month, there’s no need to let it weigh on your conscience. you had no way of knowing how much time she had left, and i’m sure you had other commitments.
Underswap: so nothing was your fault!
Gaster: and like we said, it’s good ya came to talk to us. we really are sorry about what happened.
Reaper: we are. but if you find you need more than our and your family’s comfort, there’s nothing wrong with seeking a counselor. please get as much help as you need. you’ll feel better in the end.
Gaster: and, of course, you’re welcome to come talk to us again.
Underswap: as many times as you need!
