#jack papyrus

First off, I totally get the feeling. I feel like all of us do. Anon, if you’re having a tough time don’t be afraid to reach out to friends or attempt to get help. 174174 is the crisis texting hotline, it’s helped me and several people I know. Take good care of yourself. 

Maw: He would be highly concerned for them. He would make sure to give them their space at first, assuming that they’re just socially burnt out but if it lasts a lot longer than that he would attempt to confront them about it. Just soft little nudges, to try and help them feel better. Little texts here and there, bringing them food and home-cooked meals as often as possible. Just to try and cheer them up.

Doom: He is unsure of what is wrong and is possibly the worst person to find out this sort of ‘problem.’ But that doesn’t mean he won’t find his own way to help. He would come to their residence and demand they tell him why he hasn’t seen them as of late. Eventually, through his persistence, he would learn of their self-doubt and insist that he takes them on social outings. This isn’t a choice, but it’s the best he can do to help them feel better.

Smoke: He would have picked up on it immediately, he’s very good at picking up when someone’s emotions are even slightly out of wack. It comes naturally when you can tell if someone’s lying by the twitch of the eye. He’d make sure to approach them carefully and be as understanding as he can be. Offer to buy them something just to get them out and about. 

Slick: He’s not that great with telling if something is wrong, but after a couple of weeks even he would pick up on it. Would try and call them, a few texts here and there, but nothing to make them uncomfortable. He is sure to contact them and call, anything to make sure they’re okay. Eventually, he just tries to set up some sort of night out. Anything to get them out of the house.

Pumpkin: He knows the feeling, he can sympathize and picks up on it when they even barely started showing signs of such feelings. All he can do is offer support and small little invitations here and there that he’s more than happy to allow them to refuse. He just wants them to feel better and since he isn’t so sure how to do that even for himself, all he can do is offer support.

Maw: He would be so flattered and have no idea how to respond. Of course, he notices that his sib didn’t want to make a big deal out of it so he respects that and just freaks out about it on the inside. An unfortunate fact about Maw is that his brother passed away just a year before they made it to the surface. So to hear that word again, from someone else who he considers his sibling, brings him such copious amounts of joy... He can’t stop smiling, as a few tears drip down his face... His joy is immeasurable.

Oh, this is a very interesting ask!! The boys all have incredibly different reactions to a hug and it usually depends on the situation. But I’ll try my best!!

Maw: He really enjoys physical contact from anyone. Friend or s/o, it doesn’t matter. Usually, if he’s having a really rough time he’ll simply collapse into their arms, hugging them as tightly as he can. Though of course even casual hugs, he is very happy to provide. Usually enveloping the hug provider with his giant body.

Doom: Contrary to all the other’s he does not enjoy hugs in the slightest. If it were simply a friend offering him a hug, he would completely reject them and mildly insult them under his breath. Sorry to say but he isn’t the easiest to get along with. Had it been an s/o offering him a hug, it would take a lot of convincing but if he truly needs it he’ll resentfully wrap his arms around them. Staying loose so either of them can pull away at any time. 

Smoke: He would be slightly confused at first if it was a friend offering him a hug and would be really awkward about it. He isn’t the best with platonic affection since in no way is he used to the fact that someone would just want to be his friend and nothing more. It simply doesn’t make sense to him. If it was an s/o offering the hug that would completely change how he reacts, picking them up and hugging them close. Nuzzling their neck a little.

Slick: He doesn’t know much about sfw affection, but once he becomes comfortable with hugging he would enjoy it immensely. Whenever offered a hug he would immediately accept and whether it’s a friend or s/o he doesn’t mind. Though if he’s feeling particularly bad or he’s in a bad situation, he would, in fact, refuse physical affection. He doesn’t want it to be associated with these bad feelings.

Pumpkin: Pum is a very casual hugger, he normalizes it as soon as anyone gets acquainted with him. He would wrap his arm around their shoulders, take hold of their arm, come up behind them and rest his chin on top of their’s or if they’re taller he’d simply rest his face on their shoulder. Hugs come naturally to him, either s/o or simply a friend. Touch is a must.

This was a hard one.. theres a lot who enjoy cuddles and only one who doesnt truly care for it.

Jack likes cuddles the best:

He is rather touched starved within his own universe and doesnt get very much attention physically. But if you offer him a hug you bet your ass he's going to pick you up and twirl you around in the best bear hug of your life.

He's the type to sit down and cuddle up if you're ever close to him. With permission of course, he slowly fidget with your hair and nuzzle up any sort of skin he can reach. Another fidget he does while cuddling is playing with your hands, pulling fingers gently and studying how you work since he's just so incredibly facinated with everything about you.

Usually he'll fall asleep after an hour or so, snoozing away like a little kitten but good luck escaping. His hands will wrap tightly around your waist and keep you close as he possibly can have you. If you listen closely you might hear him purring.

Doom dislikes cuddles the most:

He never was big on touch in the first place and he's ever so slightly haphaohobic. Doesnt enjoy the touch and making himself feel vulnerable. He was taught at a very young age that touch is something that will always end badly. The most he can handle are business related handshakes and a few spare pats on the back as long as he's aware the person is there.

Though after a very long time he will eventually warm up to his partner. He certainly doesnt enjoy it at first and doesnt understand the importance of physical contact until he realizes that hes severely touch starved. After a while he allows his partner to hold his hand for extended periods of time, but it will take a lot more trust building than that for him to even let you cuddle him.

I shall you absolute bean, you cannot stop my thoist, and u better be drinking too or I’ll show you a skeleton’s ribcage and make you so thoisty your mouth feels like the Sahara desert. 

Maw: With anyone similar to the age of his brother he gets immediately protective of them, making sure they’re eating enough food, taking care of themselves, and of course supporting them and helping them through tough shit. This would, of course, be on the surface since in his underground he was a lot less sociable. He could have met them in any way of association, but he enjoys going to group therapy sessions, and offering to buy others some treats after the session. On the surface, he enjoys trying to integrate himself as much as possible while still being subtle about it. There’s a multitude of ways he could have met his honorary sibling.

Slick would very much appreciate that he isn’t just a smol little shorty and that there are others his same height. 

Jack: He would act incredibly nervous and sputter over his words a lot. Though that is normally how he acts around new people, if you had known him for a while you would be confused as to why he suddenly reverted back to the nervous skeleton he once was when you first met him. Though he has the tendency to bottle up his feelings and tends to deny the fact that he likes anyone. The only way his feelings would ever come to light is if someone else points out the obvious.