#character interaction asks

1. Romantically-

Okay, I like this best if it’s...somewhat unhealthy. Really, I think Asgore probably has some abandonment issues. He’s terrified that Papyrus will leave him—especially if this is happening when they’re still Underground and he’s trying to keep the childrens’ deaths a secret.

So...he lavishes Papyrus with affection. Spoils him. And...maybe guides him away from joining the guard (secretly forbids Undyne from letting him in). Encourages him to stay with him in the castle...and acts hurt if Papyrus ever indicates he might want to leave. Makes sure he has everything he could need or want, and builds him a pretty, perfect cage to live in.

That’s my favorite kind of UT Papgore. But I can also see it as a perfectly nice, fluffy ship. Asgore is kind of nervous and fumbly, and he gets uneasy if he thinks Papyrus isn’t happy or wants to leave, but more than anything, he wants to support him and help him fullfil his dreams. Papyrus, meanwhile, wants Asgore to be a confident person as well as a confident ruler, and find ways to let go of the pressures ruling brings. Healthy, supportive relationship.

2. Platonically-

Lol—There are a lot of ships I like. I tend to default to my OTPs, but there are several that I do enjoy. And even if not romantically, then their platonic interactions are still interesting to me. I love exploring platonic pairings and interactions—really, they can be just as interesting as romantic pairings, in my opinion.

But, yes! Kedgeup!

1. Romantically—

Sans probably finds being with Edge a bit nerve-wracking. Because not only does Edge live in a dangerous ‘verse, even once they reach the surface, he doesn’t exactly sit at home and avoid trouble. It’s hard for him to accept that, sometimes, and I think he was super grateful when Edge went into teaching (though he still runs their local neighborhood watch). Edge’s motorcycle is probably the One Big Thing they fight about.

Otherwise, they’re a pretty chill pair. Sweet and supportive, though both of them have to reel the other in on occasion.

(This paragraph deals with weight gain and body-consciousness, if that’s an issue.) I also headcanon that, after years of teasing Red about his weight, Sans gains a bit after moving in with Edge and having his cooking on a regular basis. Sans can be a bit self-conscious about it—and he always regards Edge’s baking with a certain degree of trepidation now—but Red’s the only one that both notices and teases him for it. They’re skeletons, so it primarily manifests as increased bone density. If anything, Edge is just happy Sans isn’t quite so fragile anymore.

2. Platonically—

Sans is absolutely delighted when Edge starts spending more time in the Tale-verses. He’s very conscious of how alike he and Pap are, and he wants Edge to be safe and protected. He’s also pretty amused to hear a version of his brother spout vulgarities and make the occasional innuendo. Mostly, though, he wants Edge to be happy, and he’ll help him with that any way he can.

Ooooh.....

1. Romantically

Bad ship. Bad, bad ship. I don’t think Edge would be interested, but I think Plum might be interested in him. Aside from his criminal roots, Edge is just about everything Plum could want in a partner—or thinks he wants. (In reality, nothing Edge did would ever be satisfactory for him. He’d find the most minute things to criticize and he’d verbally abuse Edge because he’s a hateful little monster.)

I see this more as an ‘unwanted suitor’ situation. Where Plum is continually flirting and offering him gifts and compliments, only for Edge to grow more and more uncomfortable as he tries to remain polite while maintaining his distance. It could go pretty badly, if Plum ever gets any leverage over him.

2. Platonically

Aw! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it!! Thank you! ^//^

And, why not both?

Honeyketchup

1. Romantically—

Hmmmm.... Okay. There’s two ways I can see this going: 1. A short-term relationship that eventually stagnates and falls apart, or 2. Something more long-term that’s forged by lots of exterior pressures. Let me elaborate:

Normally, I think both of these boys only think they want to be able to relax and chill. I honestly think they actually do better when someone (gently) pushes them to be better and to get up, get out, and do things—and then celebrates and rewards them for pushing themselves. Neither of them would push the other, so long-term, I think they’d drift apart and find themselves falling in love with other people.

However! The exception is if they face a lot of pressure and stress outside the home, something they can’t really escape from. Then their relationship would be a refuge. A safe place from the stress and anxiety of the outside world. They’d be intensely close, but...it might even edge a bit into being codependent. Once they were removed from that high stress environment, though, I think they’d probably be bonded together by their experiences.

2. Platonically—

The sassy boys. They chill and relax together, and talk a lot about absolutely nothing. They banter and trade puns back and forth, but I don’t really think they open up to each other about anything. They aren’t the types to open wounds, even theraputically. There’s a silent agreement that, if the other wants to talk about a thing, they can—but no one is going to pry for more information.

Swap Papgore

1. Romantically—

Their relationship is soft and sweet. They’re lovable goofs, both of them, and their relationship reflects that. Asgore loves to spoil Rus—mostly with his baking; Rus is a bit of a foodie—and Rus is both flustered and flattered by all the attention. When he’s in the wrong mindset, Asgore’s affection can sometimes feel like too much, too overwhelming, but that’s pretty rare. Over time, he learns that it’s all genuine and he really starts to trust that Asgore means what he says.

Though I don’t think things would typically go as disastrously wrong as they do in “Troubled Souls”, I do think the subject of kids would eventually break them up. Asgore wants them, and Rus doesn’t. And I don’t think they can make it past that. T-T

2. Platonically—

They joke and laugh together...but I think they also really open their souls up. I think Asgore is one of the few people Rus is honest with—probably because he’s safely behind the door—and Asgore tells Rus as much as he can without revealing who he used to be.

Pffffh. For how often I write Rottenjoke, you’d think I’d have a better grasp of it. Alas, I do not. But I’ll do my best!

1. Romantically—

After they’re in an established relationship, Sans tends to spoil Razz insomuch as he’s able. And Razz hates it. He has this whole self-denial schtick he’s been riding since he was a babybones, and this asshole swoops in and fucks it all up for him. (He loves it. But he has to bitch about it every time Sans does something nice for him. It works for them, since Sans is exactly the kind of asshole that enjoys finding ways to both spoil and simultaneously annoy his boyfriend.)

They’re definitely the “odd couple” of any group. No one but them really understand the attraction, but they’ve stopped questioning it at this point. The soul wants what it wants.

2. Platonically—

Constant sniping. Mostly at Razz’s expense, since he’s not quite as witty. Razz gets some good one-liners in every once in a while, though—and Sans is always delighted when he does.

Sans can sometimes get a little protective of Razz when he sees those flashes that remind him how young Razz is and how much shit he’s seen. He tries to give Razz a safe place to escape for a while, from his universe or his own head. The antagonistic word-play weirdly makes Razz feel safer. If everything was always nice, he’d just be left waiting for the other shoe to drop.

*laughing*

That’s Edge and Rus for the lay people out there.

1. Romantically—

Hnnnnn...the OTP. They’re “enemies to lovers” for me. Lots of trust issues to conquer and walls to break down.

Once they’re together, they’re super sweet together. Their relationship is stable, happy, and solid—they’re pretty unshakable. Very supportive of each other. Rus is one of the few people Edge can really relax around, and Edge is a very solid, stready presence for Rus, who often feels like he’s drifting.

They’re Good for each other. They have their issues—Rus has no idea how to manage Edge’s eating disorder, especially since Edge won’t actually acknowledge it, and Edge can be impatient and snappish—but by and large, they’re very solid.

2. Platonic—

Antagonistic and competative. Frenemies rather than friends. They snark and bicker—and the insults they trade are only half-joking.

I know this is a shitpost, but I’m the kind of person that takes everything too seriously. So—

I don’t think any of my boys are stoners. Not really. Blackberry does grow the stuff, but it’s medical grade, not recreational. He uses it, and other things, to make Twist’s special tea, but he also bakes edibles for Slim and Rus.

Rus is more about the nice buzz it gives him, but Slim actually takes it for anxiety. They can get a little goofy, but they’re usually pretty tame in terms of use. For Rus, it’s just a bit of occasional fun, and for Slim, it just makes it a bit easier for him to function on the surface.