[video] - backdated to oct 20th

[inruins]

Greetings.

[A very large white furred goat looking monster offers a friendly wave alongside her greeting. She adjusts her glasses with a clawed hand as she continues onwards.]

It seems I've missed quite a bit of time on my part. My apologies, I seem to have odd luck on my part about falling ill. [She has to laugh softly at her luck, smiling at the camera flashing her fangs in the process.]

If I was needed for something and missed it, please do not hesitate to come to me now. I am thankfully awake once again.

For those who have arrived only recently, I am Toriel. I am the caretaker of the underage crew members. If any children need my aid, or wish to speak with me about anything I am always here for you. Anytime, any place, I will be happy to help. I am here for you.

If any adults wish to speak with me, I'd be happy for the company. This old woman certainly wouldn't mind a good joke or two. [She chortles at that thought before ending the feed.]

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[mttbrandlegs]

Oh goodness, I'm so happy to see you up and about, darling!!!

[He was so lowkey concerned that Toriel was going to disappear on him too, and he isn't interested in losing any more people he knows.]

But I suppose I owe you a joke, don't I?

[He says. Despite having responded to her in video.

The humanity. That's the joke.]

[inruins]

[It takes Toriel a moment to realize it is Mettaton. Surprise is clear enough on her face before it turns to a bright smile.] Mettaton! I was looking for you, dear! It is lovely to see you- even if you're far more human than I remember.

If you have one, I could never turn it down.

i agonized over finding an actual joke but then I realized this is MTT

[mttbrandlegs]

Oh? That's very kind!! Thank you for thinking of me!!

[Well! He's pleased that she recognized him, and he's actually...quite tickled that she was looking for him.

It makes a content little smile curl at his lips, and he actually...blushes a little. No comments allowed, he still can't control that reaction ok?

Oh right, a joke.]

Anyway, yes! A joke!! What's soft, warm, and knows great dance moves~?

[Go on. Tell him.]

[inruins]

You're practically part of the family now, dear. Of course I would think of you.

Given you're human now, I'd certainly say it's you. [She teases as an answer with a chortle of her own.]

[mttbrandlegs]

[Oh. Oh my god did she actually say that?

Mettaton is part of the family?! AaaaAAAAH!! That should not make him feel so utterly contented with his lot on the Moira, but it really does. After losing his best friend and feeling like his whole life's gone to shit? After dealing with his own homesickness and the inevitability of losing Papyrus, possibly forever?

He might actually cry.

Mmmmmm no but the joke. The punchline was practically the most important part of it all, so he laughs a little (maybe a bit shakily), and his smile widens.]

I also would have accepted Frisk as an answer, but yes! It is me!!

[inruins]

[The boss monster laughs at that, her smile warm.] For Frisk, you must add in adorable somewhere. It is a requirement, dear!

Where are you? I'm certain I could use a welcome back hug. [She can see it in his face well enough to know the young man needs the hug more than she does.] Would you care to indulge this old woman, dear?

[mttbrandlegs]

That is true, they are perfectly adorable!! But I suppose I did just add a quick twist just to see if I could surprise you!!

[Toriel, you have no idea how many hugs Mettaton needs. Every hug. So suffice it to say, he jumps at the idea.]

Of course! There's nothing better than a hug when you can feel it!!

Would you mind meeting me at the observation deck~?

[inruins]

I wouldn't mind at all, dear. I do need to walk around this ship again to get my bearings.

Give me a moment and I'll be right there!