People seem to forget a lot of stuff about Papyrus in favor of giving him a childlike persona, so I have compiled a list of stuff he has actually done. Papyrus:
Is legitimately sarcastic, and has lightheartedly snarked at Undyne a couple times.
Used reverse psychology on Undyne in order to get her to make friends with Frisk.
Apparently able to solve the newspaper crossword puzzle with ease.
Made a trap on the bridge that was perfectly capable of giving you hell, but chose to deactivate it because he thought it wouldn’t be fair.
Is actually really goddamn organized.
Enjoys seeing things that are in order and well structured.
Thinks almost everything about Hotland is stupid and believes their entire method of getting around is ridiculous.
Is grossed out pretty easily.
The one who convinced Sans to get a job.
Capable of looking after him in the past and mentioned having to keep him on the “straight and narrow”.
Is not some helpless child who constantly has to be babied by Sans.
He is hardworking as hell, he just plain doesn’t give up, on his aims or on people.
Seems to be pretty dexterous, normally sticking the window landing.
He’s easily formidable enough to join the Royal Guard in terms of combat.
Insecure at times about not having too many friends, and quickly changed his stance on Grillby’s after Undyne says she likes it.
Really tries to take care of his friends, like he encourages Alphys, got Sans to get up and find work, and when Undyne was depressed in the neutral ending he does his best to make her happy again.
Internalized his grief and loneliness over the absence of his friends when he was made ruler, not even telling Sans about it, but kept on trying to give everyone hope regardless.
Is not only capable but seriously nurturing, friendly, and unabashedly encouraging to everyone he comes across.
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