“WHAT IS THERE T’BE CONFUSED ABOUT?”

Copperplate spared everyone, in the hopes that any situation could’ve been solved peacefully. Not that they would admit to having such an idyllic view, when they had their image to maintain. Still, their hands were folded behind their back, bereft of weapons or underhanded tricks.

“JUST BECAUSE I WANT TO PRESERVE PEACE AND JUSTICE DOESN’T MEAN I WANNA FIGHT, SUNNY.”

But just because they didn’t desire violence, did not mean they weren’t prepared for the worst. The investigator had witnessed it many times, an abuse of their mercy had left their marks, physically, and emotionally. Many a bone still had cracks, nicks, burns, and bends, all hidden beneath a pressed and tidy suit.

“C’MON, DON’T MAKE ME REGRET TRYIN’ TO BE NICE WITHOUT GETTIN’ SLUGGED IN RETURN, ALRIGHT?”

˚̩͙⚛ All four of Sunny’s eyes carefully studied the other. Whether it was to see for any sign of possible betrayal or just trying to settle their already unnerved mind was unclear. But as Copper continued on with his words they settled further on the realization that they really were being sincere about having no desire to harm them.

˚̩͙⚛ Relief was slow to come but when it did, it was highly noticeable. As their increased height slowly shrank back down to perhaps a height that was just a few inches shorter than usual. Yet still a sign that they were calming down, trusting the investigator’s words.

*I a p o l o g i z e ... Perhaps I shouldn’t have reacted so defensively..

˚̩͙⚛ There was some hesitation to the monster’s reaction when the realization of the investigator sparing them was settling in. It was weird- uncomfortable almost- to be given mercy from other beings. Considering after having been hunted down and the hunter for quite a long portion of their life, sparing others was not always the first choice in their own mind.

˚̩͙⚛ But now wasn’t the time to get caught up in what their own choices may or may not have been. Instead, the illusionist’s tense posture started to relax and their hiss faded to allow them to speak up.

*Y ou c o n f u s e me, Copper..

˚̩͙⚛ Words they didn’t think they would ever say but there was a first for everything it would seem.

@copperplatinglife

˚̩͙⚛ It was never unheard of for the disappearing illusionist to show their face in a crowd now and then. Despite seeming to be so distant from many even when a few came up to engage in conversation with them after being recognized. But with someone like them- perhaps it wasn’t hard to miss them. They certainly looked different than most but they didn’t seem to be bothered by it.

˚̩͙⚛ Still, they had noticed someone odd every now and then. At first it was in Waterfall and they merely shrugged it off. Thinking that they were just heading elsewhere.

˚̩͙⚛ Yet as they remained in Snowdin for the day, they caught glimpses of them here and there. Were they... being followed..?