#ribsans

Classic: heh. *hugs back* i’m happy we found her, too, hon. seeing how worried ya were back there, i don’t know what i’d do if we didn’t. to be honest, i was starting to panic myself. just a little.

so it’s my pleasure! i’m here to help ya whenever ya need me, especially when it’s something this important to ya. besides, it’d be a real shame to never see shiba again!

Reaper: you’re very welcome. i can assure you ya don’t need to be dating me to get my assistance. i know i’m not really the grim reaper, but i knew the chances shiba had passed on were very slim. and, of course, if i were the real grim reaper, i wouldn’t do that to ya.

just keep an eye on your pet next time, alright?

((In case you wanted to know, it’s called a scythe! Though I will also accept things like “slicey death rod” and “knife on a stick.” ))

AAH! *falls to the ground* careful, kid! being death and all, i’m not used to getting– *stares in shocked silence*

wha–? how did…?

fine?! how can you be–*is kissed, sending him into more shocked silence*

*violently shakes head* immortal or not, you can still feel pain, can’t ya?

…okay, so you can heal yourself at will, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt! watch out next time, okay?

# (part 2) …I just need comfort outside of family, as loving as they are, and my friends who just can’t understand. I feel selfish to just come asking for comfort, and I could simply write, sing, or draw my heart out like I always do, but I have nothing. I know other people have issues that are worse then mine, but she meant a lot to me…

# (part 3) I didn’t even get to see her the last month before she died. I just feel so guilty on top of all these other emotions… so could I have hug or something of the like? ((Also, I apologize for this being so long))

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Underswap: that’s terrible! why didn’t you tell us sooner? *hugs you tightly* i was so worried about you!

Reaper: don’t make them guiltier than they already are, swap. they told us when they were ready.

Underswap: right. *turns to you* i’m sorry if i made you feel bad, but i’m even MORE sorry you had to lose someone you lost so much! we can hug for as long as you want!

Gaster: *slings an arm around your back, half-joining the hug* trust me, you’re not bein’ selfish. when someone so close to ya dies, especially so soon, you need to reach out to someone.

Reaper: *glides a bit closer* and even though i’m your copy of death himself, i can say there’s absolutely nothing wrong with grieving, no matter how long it takes. don’t let anyone tell you how you should feel, and above all, don’t keep these feelings to yourself. by confiding in us, you’re doing the right thing.

Underswap: besides, that’s why we’re here! to be there for you when something like this happens!

Gaster: and we don’t care how big or small the problem is to other people. if it’s important to you, it’s important to us. ya have full right to sadness, regardless of how much worse someone else’s problems may be.

Underswap: and most people would agree this is a big problem, anyway!

Reaper: exactly. and as for not seeing her for the last month, there’s no need to let it weigh on your conscience. you had no way of knowing how much time she had left, and i’m sure you had other commitments.

Underswap: so nothing was your fault!

Gaster: and like we said, it’s good ya came to talk to us. we really are sorry about what happened.

Reaper: we are. but if you find you need more than our and your family’s comfort, there’s nothing wrong with seeking a counselor. please get as much help as you need. you’ll feel better in the end.

Gaster: and, of course, you’re welcome to come talk to us again.

*appears, floating a few inches off the ground*

there’s no easy answer. if the rumors are the beginning of something serious, then it would be best to shut them down before they start causing real damage. but if your friend was just joking, that isn’t necessary, and it would be hard to stop something that hasn’t started in the first place.

i suggest you investigate further before ya decide on a course of action. find out just what the rumors are and how many people, if any, are spreading them. then you’ll have a better idea of if they’re worth stopping.

and that decision mostly depends on how much ya care what others think of you. as long as ya know how to prove they’re not true, you shouldn’t be denied job opportunities or club memberships because of them. (though you should make sure of that, too. i could be wrong.)