You've got a letter !

A small mail carrier is struggling to get some letters into a mailbox. He hops up, trying to slip the letters inside, grumbling a little. However, something suddenly lifts him up, helping him reach the mailbox more easily. He doesn’t seem too surprised and turns toward the strange, half-repaired TV man. His screen is cracked and barely manages to display any kind of face.

"[My dear Cathode] You weren't supposed to come here! I just finished fixing your legs and arms, you could’ve rested a little longer. I can manage on my own! [Cordially, Spamton G Spamton]"

The TV man simply shakes his head, then sets the small mailman down. Spamton sighs and gently pats his leg. They’re friends and partners—Tenna’s been following him everywhere since Spamton started trying to repair him. His voice box still has a few issues, but Spamton fully intends to replace it in the coming days… Maybe with his small salary, if he doesn’t find anything useful in the dumps.

RULES - OOC - INFO (MAJ - 06/05)

[Dear anonymous person] The Addisons...? You mean the bird monsters who "look like" me? Unfortunately, I know them, but I haven't spoken to them in years! They run shops in New Home,they'd never set foot in the Dump. It's far too dirty for their tastes! Haehae!

- letters written in wingding font appears. -

-it is translated to "ENJOY FREEDOM WHILE IT LASTS LITTLE PUPPETS"-

The moment Spamton finishes reading the strange message, his glasses fill with static,just like they always do whenever that person is mentioned.

He glances down at his wrist, as though expecting to see green strings wrapped around it... But it's been a long, long time since he cut those strings, especially after [ ] fell into their own creation. His mind is free now, and his body has more or less regained a normal appearance.

He doesn't want to lose any of it. He's finally free.

After mechanically tearing the paper into tiny pieces, the little monster walks over to his partner. Tenna is sitting down, trying to mend something... He abruptly stops what he's doing when the smaller monster climbs into his lap, buries his face against him, and wraps his arms around him.

"Aww, Spammy!"

Tenna still looks at you with a rather disappointed expression. He'd really hoped you wouldn't go back into the Mud, just to avoid getting sick all over again.

Meanwhile, the mailman seems to be stifling a few laughs behind his hand, apparently amused by the expression displayed on the CRT's screen.

"That's very kind of you! We'll treasure these!(Well... I think Spam's probably going to want to sell them, but I'll try to stop him.)"

He takes the gems, wincing when he notices they're covered in mud.

"I don't think he did." The child shook her head, fighting off the growing exhaustion. She had to stay alert!! "But he's very... protective of me." She giggled a bit, finding it amusing. "Where we come from, I'm the only human around, so he's... Well, up until a bit ago, he would barely let me out of his sight!" 

And if it was mostly because the child had a tendency to wander off and explore old and derelict old areas, she did not say. That and she had a habit of eating sand. 

"I never told you my name, huh?" Another giggle, although this one carried a bit of awkwardness. "I'm Ruby. So, who might you be?" 

"I see! Well, I still don't think he can be very far away. He doesn't seem like the kind of person who'd leave you alone for very long!"

It's a little strange, though... They should've found her father by now! Or... could he be yet another person who suddenly ended up in a different world? It's become such a common occurrence that the thought barely even crosses the CRT monster's mind anymore.

"Humans aren't exactly common around here, either! I don't run into many of them. I think I know... two? One disguises themself so they won't be recognized! The other managed to become friends with so many people that the monsters decided not to report them to our king."

...Wait. If she's a human, he'd better make sure Undyne doesn't notice her!Tenna suddenly becomes even more alert, silently praying that the Royal Guard won't appear out of nowhere.

"I'm Tenna! A monster who normally lives in the Dump... and, I guess, your babysitter for the time being? Hehe!"

He's used to looking after the children he comes across. It's become second nature to him.

‘Erva’ makes a face that sharpens all its features in a way that exaggerates them, mocks them.

“Let's go to school, like go to school! Play some Kritter Katchers, like a game! Annoy the mailman that hates my guts, like a lowlife that I am! Kon, kon, kee kee.”

‘The wooden golem’ puts too much emphasis on its words, exaggerating the way it usually speaks.

((I have a funny idea. Do you want to roleplay as a Netskie pretending to be Tenna or should I?))

[🦉]

Spamton growls. Ugh, this kid is so annoying! This is exactly why he wants Tenna to deal with them! Why should he force himself to like them?Oh, right. To make everyone else happy. He's supposed to forgive the brat and accept them.

BUT WHY??? WHY SHOULD HE LIKE A KID WHO HAVE HARASSING HIM?He doesn't want to.

[Dear annoying kid] Could you go bother someone else? Or go find Tenna? I don't feel like dealing with you today.[By a annoyed mailman.]

As if by magic, the CRT finally walks over... staying unusually quiet, simply watching the scene without saying a word.

[Dear CRT] Could you take the kid with you before I end up wanting to bite them?[Sincerely, Spamton G. Spamton.]

"Hello! I am the orb of positivity! I hope the orb of negativity hasn't been bothering you two. I had 'kindly' asked them to see your Deltarune counterparts to your location so you could mend their broken hearts by helping them. You will be rewarded of course! I don't make people do stuff with paying them..! "

-the orb floats before slowly fading into a very dramatic light-

-well that was something-

"Wh–?! Whoa!!" For a moment, her balance is uneven. The child tightens her grip on the TV monster's head. After a few beats, she opens her eyes again.

"Oh wow..." 

Beforehand, her view was obscured by rubble and uneven terrain, jagged rock keeping any landmarks out of sight. 

But from up here? 

It was like another world! Glowing blue waters, unlike anything she'd seen before sparkled below as the duo passed by, the slightest ripple following them. Pond reeds and wild grass grew thick and lush, and small firefly-like bugs flitted about, intermingling with the strange dots along the cavern ceiling, resembling stars. 

... She missed this. She didn't understand why it took her this long to notice it, but she missed these types of moments. Quiet, peaceful. Without a care in the world (more or less). 

The girl takes a moment, finally registering his question. "Hm...?" She's... tired. She must've missed that, too. How else could she not have felt such fatigue? 

The question feels... absurd. But...

"Not... really." She speaks quietly, sinking down into the cold metal of his head. "He did, but it wasn't like he had a choice..." She plucked at her fingers, fending off far-too-recent memories with a stick. "He wouldn't do this on purpose." She concluded. 

"I see... Then he must've had a very, very good reason for leaving you alone."

Even so, it's still worrying. What could possibly make a father suddenly leave his child all alone, in the middle of nowhere, with nothing?

"Didn't he say anything before he left?"

Tenna keeps walking, carefully watching the area in case he spots the child's father nearby.

"Kehehehehe..." The bird - Tala - giggles to herself. "Surprise! You miss me??" She hovers for a second, before perching on his hat again. "Cause I've definitely missed messing with youuuu...!!"

Spamton grumbles and, once again, tries to shoo Tala away.

So, do we have a deal? 

Spamton takes a moment to think, then pulls out a small coin pouch and opens it. After carefully counting out the gold, he finally hands the salesman 50 gold.

[Upon closer inspection, the sack has two little symbols on it: an envelope ✉️ and a 📺. Looks like this is supposed to be a...gift?? For the both of you. Opening the sack, a comforting wave of intoxicatingly delicious baked goods and chocolate floods the room! Reaching into the sack reveals it's filled to brim with...warm, gooey, chocolatey, obviously freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. The sack seems to keeps the cookies at the perfect temperature.]

[Eating the cookies seem to give anyone who eats them soft, warm comfort. Perfect for after... particularly bad dreams. Had either of you ever had anything like this that's freshly made with love and care before...?]

Luckily, Tenna catches the sack just in time! He looks a little surprised,he wasn't expecting to find something like this! And it's for... them, specifically? Really? All of this?

Tenna and Spamton glance around, almost expecting it to be a prank... or some kind of mistake.

After a brief discussion (mostly because the mailman was a little worried the food might be poisoned), the couple finally settles down and starts eating the cookies.

I'll be giving you the chance to meet up with your Deltarune counterparts?

Funnn right? -the orb says sarcastically as if they were forced to do this-

Sighhh... You can try to reconcile your counterparts the next few days they'll be with you......

OR you could be lovely in front of them to make them regret everything!! I prefer this option!

"Do you really think we can help them make up...? They must be very different from us! And... what if they won't listen to us...?"

[Dear Orb] There's no way we're going to make them regret things by acting that selfishly! Besides, we don't like being all "lovey-dovey" in front of other people. It's uncomfortable for everyone involved. However... we could try to help them! I do have a bit of trouble talking to my other selves, though. My alternate versions tend to be very... unpredictable when it comes to their personalities.[Sincerely, Spamton G. Spamton.]

In this au!! Spamton was a big shout that fell down the drain and tenna is a failing tv host!! You might think "oh we got each other! " but no!! Youre both divorced and very depressed!!

Oh and Spamton, you wouldn't know anything about a man who speaks in hands right? Kekeke..

Anyways this will last for three days. Your see it in either dreams or in mirrors!

That is all! I shall offer my gifts another time

...The two monsters look horrified after hearing all that. Tenna glances off to the side, his screen a little dimmer than usual.

It's just... a version of them that's had a rough time, right? Everything's fine here! Haha...

At the mention of the man who talks with his hands, the mailman's glasses fill with static for a moment as he raises an arm to look at himself. While his hand still resembles a puppet's, his arm regained its feathers long ago... But it seems his body's "recovery" is complete now. Even so, he'll always remain a strange puppet-bird monster.

Spamton seems to check something else for a moment, then gives his head a shake, and the colors return to his glasses.

[Dear strange person,] No, that doesn't ring a bell. They're a complete stranger to me. Thank you for... all of this.P.S. I have a feeling we're probably going have a very bad sleep haehae ! [Sincerely, Spamton G. Spamton.]

"Keheheh... Heyyyyy Birdy!! Guess who??" A familiar voice mocks him.

Spamton grumbles as he tries to straighten his hat and shoo away the thing that's settled on top of it.