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- Is that a cut on your face, or part of your eye? The gash weaves down as if you cry. The pain itself is the reason why.

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TO BE HERE

FINALLY

ON THE VERGE OF CONNECTION

IS

QUITE

EXCITING.

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[ They winced and bit down a flinch as they were checked, shutting their eye as they breathed out deeply, in and out again.

They weren't sure how the two others would react. They couldn't even remember what their stats were, not like they had the need to check unless they were injured. But being checked by someone else felt...oddly nerve racking. Maybe they had a high LV and couldn't remember..maybe....]

[Pines’ stats came up, and Grillby got straight to work with his healing. Gaster watched silently as their HP rose, up and up, and felt a strange sense of relief rushing through him.]

Uh, I believe something peculiar occurred with his SOUL, too. Something I myself am unsure about.

[Grillby glanced at the thick purple that had trailed down Pines’ face. He tilted his head slightly, murmuring something about perseverance.]

Can you… Do you know what happened? How to fix it?

[Gaster was getting anxious again. Something very strange had happened - something he felt like he’d read about years ago, but could not remember a single page of. Naturally, as a scientist, the unknown intrigued him; inspired him. But now… this unknown scared him.]

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[ Pines rolled their eyes into the back of their head before facing forward with a huff, shuddering at the new atmosphere of the impressively warm restaurant.

They glanced around a bit at all the monsters in the small building, easing into the warmth of it all quite quickly. They were still shaking, maybe even more than before, but their crying had halted for the time being.

*"..Thank you again, Dr. Gaster. I'm sorry for..being such a hassle."*

They were still unable to move forward because of the blue magic engulfing their soul, but they could atleast let their tails move around.. ]

// * doesn't add text like a badass

[ " So.. why. Did we come here?" ]

There is no need to thank me. You are nothing close to a hassle. I… owe you everything. And we came here because… Well, I used to come here sometimes. Grillby is a healer, perhaps he’d be willing to offer you some help.

[The atmosphere was friendly and mellow, and there were several other monsters seated at the tables and the bar, enjoying their drinks over idle chatter. Gaster ignored them, though, rushing towards Grillby with a pleading look. Grillby glanced up and raised an eyebrow in question.]

Look, I know you don’t know me. Or — remember me. Regardless, we need your help, they… I need you to heal them. I’ll pay you whatever you wish.

[It did not take much persuasion before Grillby ushered them into the back and closed the door behind him. Gaster lowered Pines to the floor, the blue glow in his hands fading. For the sake of comfort, Gaster moved his coat from Pines to beneath his head; a makeshift pillow. Silently, Grillby kneeled down and checked Pines.]

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Are you scared?

I am lost. Hesitant, and a little apprehensive, but not scared.

Determined.

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[ They moved their hands away as they were picked up with Gaster's magic, their eye wide as their body tensed. They quickly realized they were safe though, and relaxed into the sensation with a grumbly sigh.

"I hate the c-cold. I don't have fur like other monsters do so while they're having the time of their lives, i-im freezing to dust-"

They paused, looking up to the fake sky with an odd expression.

"Dust..if I even turn to dust anyway. It's h-ard to tell, I don't know how my body dies.."

They laughed at themselves for a moment, before breaking out in a hum. After a while of staring up at the fake sky, they turning back to Gaster with an apologetic look.. ]

[Gaster realised Pines was shivering, arms wrapped around himself. He paused for a moment, wondering what to say - comforting others really wasn’t his strong point. Eventually, he disregarded any awkwardness in affection and shrugged off his long, white lab coat. He’d had it for as long as he could remember, maybe even longer. Gently, he placed the coat over Pines, wrapping it around them. He decided not to discuss it, hopefully ever.]

Where’s a safe place that will actually take us in? Hmm…

[After scanning his eyes over the area, Gaster found the perfect place. He speedwalked over, keeping Pines close beside him, and almost sighed aloud in the relief of familiarity and warm shelter as they stepped into Grillby’s.]

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[ They winced, having been hoping bringing up the only other skeletons in the underground would have distracted the other for long enough for him to leave. Pines groaned quietly and put his face in both if his hands, the liquid escaping through the spaces between his fingers and dripping down the back of his hands. He couldn't tell what was his tears and was was his 'blood', maybe they were the same, maybe not. He didn't know.

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Hearing Dr. Gaster speaking made Pines laugh a bit, feeling a large amount of the liquid leak into his sweater sleeves and collar. How unfortunate. ]

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// p... pointy teeth....heheehefhdudhddh also the choice of purple I use changes Everytime I draw him huh

[Gaster frowned to himself slightly, trying to think straight. The thought of the others lingered in the back of his mind, but he pushed it away - they most likely didn’t remember him, anyway. Slowly, Gaster reached forwards and gently took Pines’ wrists into his hands.]

I will not leave you like this. Where to go…? Snowdin is perhaps the safest place we can rest. And it’s a familiar town, too.

Oh. Are you able to walk?

[When Pines didn’t give an answer, Gaster’s hand began to glow a soft blue, and he picked Pines up with his blue magic. He walked through Waterfall carrying Pines beside him, retracing the path he’d missed walking along for years. Soon enough, the air grew colder, and they stood at the entrance of Snowdin…]

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[ It felt like their body wouldn't stop shaking, them lifting their hand up to lightly hold onto a handful of their hair instead of their sweater. They breathed in slowly and breathed out as calmly as they could, their eye closing for a minute as they let the strange liquid drip down their cheeks and chin without protest. They reopened their eye and smiled weakly, noticing the asker and bringing his legs closer to his body. . ]

[ 'I don't want you to see me like this. Please..' ]

[Gaster was really starting to worry, watching as Pines tried to swallow down their panic, choking on it.]

It’s alright. I’d like to… be of assistance, if I’m able. This must not be easy. Perhaps I could help in some way? Though how, I’m not entirely sure… My s— the others can wait. This matter seems to be more urgent.

You do not need to worry what I may think. I do not consider you weak, nor anything of the sort. Please…

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What is/was it like in the void??? They're so interesting

Empty. I could not tell you, in all honesty, as I could not perceive anything - It was neither light nor dark, rather, it was all nothingness. Nothing was linear, and I constantly felt as though I wasn’t corporeal or tethered to reality. Fascinating, but lonely.

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oh my goood I love D R. G A S T E R  C H A P T E R  2  (T W O)

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[ They seemed dto snap out of their cryptic haze, their knees up to their chest as they grabbed onto a handful of fabric on their sweater, gripping it tightly as they spoke with clear panic in their voice .. ]

[ "Dr. Gaster it's not- I dont just have the soul trait I- I have the entire soul- oh my gods oh my gods I..is that what I saw in my dream? I- couldn't recognize the v-oice but-" ]

[ A pause, and then the tears began to rush down, the same colored liquid dripping from their nose.. almost like it was blood.

"NGH-" ]

[Gaster looked taken aback and in shock as Pines gasped for breath, the purple still oozing down his face.]

Perseverance… Do you mean… the third human to fall? I don’t understand— How— Oh, stars.

Take some deep breaths, you’re- Please, breathe. We can figure this out, I-…

I don’t know what to do.

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[ They sat up after a minute, their eye still open wide as they lifted one of their hands to touch the purple tears coming from their eyes. The consistency was strange, almost..goopy?

Their head turned a bit as they looked at Gaster, ignoring his questions as they spoke.. ]

[Gaster watched as the substance dripped from their eyes and down their cheeks. He gazed both in awe and in surprise, near speechless at the sight.]

Perseverance…

[His voice was quiet and soft, but still audible.]

Forgive me if I come across as invasive for asking, but… your SOUL trait?

Is that your SOUL?

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[ A memory. Or maybe not. Something from nor the past or the future..but is it really the present? ]

[ A voice of a shadow. Or is it..something else? ]

[ Pines wakes up with a gasp, shooting up from where their body was laying on the ground; They quickly slumped back down though, their eye opening and being seen for the first time to show - ]

[ . . . ]

[Gaster stared as Pines woke up with a jolt. He watched in silent surprise and confusion as Pines opened his eye, and all he could see was purple. It looked almost… oozing.]

O-Oh, Pines, you’re awake… How are you feeling? Are you alright; do you need anything?

[He doesn’t know whether to ask about the strange purple glow. Curiosity gets the better of him.]

…Your eye…?

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you're a scientist, right? what branches of science r ur favourite??

- apollo ^_^

Correct. I favour physics, specifically quantum and theoretical branches, as well as thermodynamics. I also tend to focus my study on SOULs and humans, as I find them awfully fascinating.

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[ They sighed deeply and let go of Gaster's SOUL after a moment, bringing up both hands so he could heal more efficiently ]

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[ The slow pace of HP going up made them quickly frustrated, their eye shining with a strange glow of perseverance. They breathed in a huge breath before putting all they had into a burst of magic, their eye going back to being closed automatically.. ]

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[ The dark green flow of magic seemed to have a negative effect on Pines, their body slowly going back to it's normal, short size.. ]

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[ It was sudden, their voice cutting off and their arms falling to their sides, all energy in their being seemingly gone as they fell forward.. ]

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//remaking this because of errors from the first time grr

Are you alr— Oh!

[Gaster blinked in surprise, arms reflexively reaching forwards to catch Pines before they could hit the ground. They fell limply into Gaster’s chest. He sat down, laying Pines down beside him, unsure how exactly to help.]

…Uh, can you hear me? Pines? Wake up. Perhaps healing such substantial damage was too strenuous… Oh stars, what am I to do now?

[‘He needs to rest,’ Gaster thought to himself. He shifted Pines into a more comfortable position, worriedly watching over him. He wished he was still able to use his magic. Hopefully, he’d wake up soon…]

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[ "Oh..jeez. I'm gonna have to make direct contact with your SOUL for this, my apologies.. I would recommend you don't move for a while"

They breathed in deeply and opened their palm, slowly feeling the presence of Gaster's SOUl in his hand. He quickly transferred more energy into his healing magic, shutting his eyes and concentrating as he closed his hand around the SOUL... ]

[ 'I'm going to be super tired after this huh..' ]

That’s… fine. I’ll do my best to stay still. Take your time. Afterwards, you could get some rest, if you need. I know healing can be draining.

[Gaster stood quietly, letting Pines focus as he tried not to flinch at the strange feeling. His HP was rising for the first time in a long time. He let his eyes wander around the place — it was tranquil, just the same as he remembered.]