#mn asks

[ Finally.]

[ ...After a moment of hesitation, you step into the bathroom.]

...

Have a shovel

And another shovel

And one more for good measure

Oh yeah also have a cupcake

Dust Sans: sweet, now I have a trifecta of tools to till my own treasure trove.

Dust Sans: mmm. trovel.

*Passive falls into hysterics.

Dust Sans: heh, i’m hilarious.

*Dust eats his cupcake with much joy.

Nightmare: Making The Nightling Laugh Doesn’t Equate Hilarity, Dust.

Dust Sans: nightling? what?

Nightmare: Puns Just Break Him, For Some Reason.

Killer Sans: Is it the Sans in him?

Killer Sans: Was he EVER a Sans?

Nightmare: He Is A Tree. Or Some Sort Of Plant, Really.

Dust Sans: huh

*Chara snaps their fingers.

Chara: Trans.

*Passive dies a second time, now from laughter.

Killer Sans: Ey, good one Char’s!

*Killer raises his hand and Chara high-fives it as best as they could.

Nightmare: You Know, Dream WAS Raised As A Girl, And Now Isn’t, Correct?

Passive(very excitedly): HE’S THE TRANS!!! Mweh heh hehehe!

*Chara nods.

Chara: Truly.

Killer Sans: I’ve gotta tell this joke to Dream next time we meet.

Nightmare: If You So Wish, I Suppose.

[Oooh~! Folk stories? Heck yeah! Can we read that one?

...you, uh, don't have to read too much of it if you don't want to, though. Just a glance at a page or two is enough for me.]

[ You pull Red Star; A Collection of Sinnoh folk stories by D. Noriga off the shelf, and flip to a random page.]

...A long time ago, Almighty Sinnoh dropped something on the mountain, and needed someone to find it. First, They called the Crow, hoping for cleverness- But the Crow was far too shrewd and selfish. "What's in it for me?" it croaked, flying away into the tall grass. Next, They called the Rabbit, hoping for obedience- But the Rabbit was far too fragile and cowardly. "I don't think I can!" it squeaked, scurrying away into the tall grass. Third, They called the Fox, hoping for balance- But the Fox was far too defiant and rude. "Why would I help you?" it sneered, leaping away into the tall grass. Finally, They called the Huntsman. “I have dropped something on the mountain,” They said. “And I need you to fetch it from the beasts in the tall grass.” "Whats in it for me?" The Huntsman asked. "Feathers for your Bed," They promised, "and Furs to keep you warm." "And If I think I can't?" "You will find courage, and my strength behind you." "And why should I help you?" "Because you will be rewarded greatly as my Champion."

[ You snap the book closed. ]

[ That's enough of that, you think.]

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One last little icebreaker before we do leave, though- Do you have a favorite Pokémon? And any particular reason for that one being your favorite? :Dc

Mine is Leavanny! It's a Bug and Grass type Pokémon from Unova that makes clothes out of leaves! I think it's the perfect combination of cute and cool!

"... oh! Finally getting to that break, huh? That'll do you some good. Feel free to call me back any time!"

"Favorite Pokemon before I go, huh...? It's definitely a tossup for me, but I'd have to go with Bulba-"

... Well, shit. There was only one other conversation you had going...

Red is the only one who looks like he's been waiting. He smirks, tilting his head at the drone.

"Not sure I'd call it a good idea... But a necessary one, for sure."

"Clock's ticking fast, so I'll just leave you with one word of advice, yeah?"

"Don't get too attached."

[ ... ]

"GLITCHY" RED TAJIRI is no longer available for questions. LEAF AOYAMA is no longer available for questions.

[ ...You consider it.]

[Can I say something...?

I'm sorry. Really. I'm sorry for being such a nuisance.

To be honest, I'm scared for you. And I was worried that if I didn't get answers before you walked into that bathroom, that I'd never be able to. So I pushed, despite knowing the consequences, and it was really messed up and selfish of me. I swear I'll never do it again.

I know I've done nothing to deserve it, but I hope you can forgive me for that.]

[ ...It's okay. You... don't really know whats going to happen, so. it makes sense to be scared. ]

[ You'll... make sure you get those answers. Regardless of what happens. So don't worry, okay?]

[ Because you have to, simple as. It's necessary.]

[ You're... not in that big of a rush, actually-]

[ -Yes you are.]

[ Well... Maybe you could rest a bit on the bed first or something? It looks pretty comfy, and your head still hurts a bit from earlier...]

[ You don't really have the Time for that, though, do you?]

[ It's pretty clear that the longer you dick around, the worse things get. You said you were going upstairs to wash your face, so that's what you should do.]

[ Besides- do you really want to keep the Professor waiting?]

[ ... ]