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[coolskeletonnyehntyfive]

"Hello there! I see you were trying to reach me! What a wonderful idea! Sadly, the great Papyrus is unavailable to take your call at the moment, but that's okay! I'll probably call you back in about a minute, so go ahead and state your name and business!"

((OOC note: Papyrus nearly always answers on the first ring, so you can also go ahead and play it like that happened if you like.))

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[mttbrandlegs]

[He didn't even confirm it. Mettaton didn't nod his head, or say anything to indicate that Papyrus was right at all. There wasn't a point.]

...Papyrus, I'm very sorry. I didn't want to tell you, because I didn't think that you would take me seriously anymore. Not like this. Not when I'm...not me.

[He fades out a little, but no. He's not going to disappear this time. He has important things to say, and besides, he owes it to the skeleton monster.]

[coolskeletonnyehntyfive]

W... wait! Don't go!

[The last time the ghost faded away, he hid for awhile. Papyrus just wants to talk, even if he's clearly upset.]

You're still you, no matter what shape you're in! You're the great, cool, talented, and popular Mettaton, and I still think you're the best!

Even though I have to admit, I wasn't expecting you to be a ghost.

[mttbrandlegs]

[Mettaton doesn't fade away. Quite the opposite, he's blushing. Sure, he's very guilty, but he's also very flattered that Papyrus still regards him so highly.

Without thinking, he floats even closer, looking up at Papyrus with a mixture of sadness and awe.]

Papyrus, how can you say that? I lied to you!! Aren't you...aren't you the least bit angry?

[coolskeletonnyehntyfive]

Of course not! You were so worried about how you'd be received you went into hiding! And even pretended to be somebody else for awhile! But you came to me and told me the truth, and that was very brave.

[And, well, he knows a thing or two about puffing himself up in the hopes of being well-liked.]

I'm so sorry your body was broken! If you like, we can look together.

[mttbrandlegs]

[The more Papyrus spoke, the more Mettaton felt he might melt. It was as if he wanted to cry, but not really. Because while it was uncomfortable, the feeling was warm.

It was also complicated, but familiar. The same feeling he had attributed to Papyrus being around, and which he had been so frustrated by for the longest time.]

No, we don't have to look for it, darling. Someone...already found most of it. And Alphys has one of my arms. I'll just need to wait for it to be repaired.

[So Papyrus thought he was brave, huh? Well, he ought to live up to that expectation.]

I know I've just apologized to you for my poor behavior, but...there is another thing I wanted to talk to you about, sweetheart. It's important.

[coolskeletonnyehntyfive]

So you'll be yourself again soon! That's wonderful news! Not that you can't be cool as a ghost, of course!

[But you're so much happier as a robot. He can tell.]

Really? Wow! What is it?

[mttbrandlegs]

[Any other time, and any other person? He'd tell them to get a grip and quit being so over-the-top, that was HIS job.

Not this guy. Besides, someone had to make up for Mettaton being so reserved like this.

The small ghost floats a little higher, just so he can look Papyrus eye-to-eye.]

To start off with, thank you very much for all of those messages you sent me. I really appreciated your concern. [He smiles a little.] And I was happy to see you back. It was...terribly upsetting to be on a ship without you, even if it was for a short time.

I couldn't bear it, to tell you the truth. That's why I was so upset, and made poor decisions as a result.

[He...won't really go into detail there though, because he doesn't want Papyrus to feel even the least bit guilty for inspiring such violent behaviors in him just by dying. That wasn't fair.]

Anyway, the point is...darling, I have had plenty of time to think about this, and I believe that I am...

...Well, that is--I really like you. Quite a bit, actually.

1/2

[coolskeletonnyehntyfive]

[Papyrus can't help grinning. He's used to his many messages getting a polite reply or none at all, and to hear that Mettaton got them and wasn't annoyed...

Well.

It just feels nice, like a warmth that blossoms deep in his bones. Mettaton cares about him. Missed him when he was gone. It was okay that he did something foolish while he was upset, Sans did that sort of thing too sometimes. And he'd be a poor morale officer if he didn't know how to help people discover the good even in the worst of what was happening, right?

Somehow, the last bit has him grinning even more. He liked to imagine his greatness being noticed by Mettaton, back when he lived in the Underground and watched all his movies and bought everything with MTT on the label, but everything that's happened on the ship has felt like dreams coming true. He and Mettaton really are cool friends. They hang out and cheer each other on and it's just...

It's been great. Having friends is even better than he imagined.]

2/?

[coolskeletonnyehntyfive]

Really? You mean it? I mean--

[coolskeletonnyehntyfive]

That is--

3/4

[coolskeletonnyehntyfive]

I'm just so--!!!

4/4 sorry

[coolskeletonnyehntyfive]

That is to say! Ahem!!

You have great taste in skeletons!!!

and the nerdery continues

[mttbrandlegs]

[Mettaton thinks the reaction is cute, DON'T GET HIM WRONG. He loves watching Papyrus' cheekbones light up, and seeing his eyesockets go big.

It's got him smiling brighter than he had been for quite a while.

But...Papyrus is a little bit optimistic in a way that Mettaton also feels the need to make sure they're on the same page.]

Of course I do, I have only the best taste in potential...boyfriend material.

[Did he just say that? God. How many times can someone embarrass themselves in less than two weeks?!]

Do you think I'm boyfriend material, darling?

[He tries to look flirty, but he's a ghost. It probably looks ridiculous.]

jfc mettaton

[coolskeletonnyehntyfive]

[The noise Papyrus makes lands on a register that causes both of the annoying dogs in his room to whine a little.

This is... nothing like the date he went on with Starflight! That had been so much fun, but in the end they'd walked away as friends. He'd been so relieved to find that Starflight was able to get over his no-doubt crushing disappointment and accept the friendship with grace.

And then there was Palatino. Well... the less said about that, the better, probably. He should have listened when the others told him the hidden skeleton was lousy at not killing people on sight.

But now here he is, with someone he truly likes. Who likes him back. And yes, the familiar attractive robot is very nice, but he's starting to think Mettaton's pretty great in every form, humanoid or rectangle or secret ghost.

He's pretty sure the book he read on relationships and dating considered these things important!]

O-of course I do! I always thought you were the greatest! Prestigious! Spectacular! That's Mettaton!

[he's not excited and kind of scared what are you even talking about surely those aren't his bones rattling so much suddenly]

And if you're offering a date, then... I, Papyrus, will accept!!

[mttbrandlegs]

[Mettaton overlooks the shrill sound if only because Papyrus said yes. HE SAID YES!!

What is he supposed to do now? God, he hadn't really planned it this far at all, but does this really require planning?! It's real life, not a show. Maybe he should learn to be just as candid as Papyrus, with no hangups!

Mettaton darts forward, giving Papyrus his best approximation of an excited hug. It would be better if his arms could reach, but it's the thought that counts, right?]

Oh, darling!! You're so sweet!!! Yes, I'll take you on a date just as soon as I can arrange it!!

[Hah. There he is! Despite the undoubtedly diminutive and feminine tone of his voice, this was Mettaton in all his glory!]