three 🌼text ( filtered from chara )

[letmewin]

( It's been a little over a week since the anonymous post was open to everyone and he had a rather unfortunate conversation with someone close to him. Asriel hasn't really sought company. He's used to being alone, after all. At the same time, he can't keep looking at the empty bed across from his. It's just gotten painful for him at this point.

He doesn't want to use video this time. Asriel doesn't really want to worry anyone. A part of him is even ready to settle into the woods until things blow over. If they blow over. )

howdy, everyone

does anyone know if you can change rooms at the inn for just a little while?

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[letmewin]

( He appreciates her giving him his space. If anything, it really is because he's just used to being alone. After everything had happened at home, he didn't try to actively seek out being with anyone. Even if he can feel again, it's gotten to the point where he just doesn't mind it. But, it's... always lonely without his best friend.

He doesn't respond to the offer right away. Seeing her... would be nice, but he hopes that he won't worry her more. )

okay.

that'd be really nice. you don't have to ask to come over, ochako. you can come whenever you'd like

[floatsaway]

[She gets it. Ochako understands that natural response of feeling like you want to be alone, just to process everything. She went through it, and at first it does help but...the isolation can indeed get lonely sometimes. And at that point, it's up to the others around oneself to help pull them out toward the light again. That's how it's always been.]

I'll leave it outside your door.
Plus Ultra room service!! ^w^9

I know...
But it's always nicer to ask before coming, right?
Having your own time and space is important too.

[letmewin]

( Sometimes, Asriel doesn't feel like he deserves to have so many kind friends, but it's just a reminder that he needs to be kind in return. No more of how he acted towards Frisk in the underground -- back when he tried to force them to stay. He wants to be the kind of person that others can depend on instead. )

okay!
that'll be a really nice surprise

that's true but
seeing you would also be a good surprise
i think almond would be happy to see you too
but i think having some time alone is also really important... right before i came here, i had a lot to think about... it helped me realize a lot of good things when i was by myself again

[floatsaway]

[Everyone deserves at least a little kindness in their lives - but Ochako would argue that it's not something that is owed back to anyone. Kindness is something you just share with people, and something you should share with people, out of the goodness and willingness of your own heart. She's been called a kind person, and never fully believed herself to be...at least not to the expectation of others.

Like anyone, she also has her mean streak, and can be rude, blunt, and even biting sometimes. It's just human nature, after all - the desire to be kind, but the ferocity to fight back against someone testing the limits of, or taking advantage of, that same kindness. It's all about balance.]

Almond?
Who's that??
'O' did you get a pet?!

[letmewin]

( He can't help but laugh a bit on his end. Some monsters at home did have pets, but it always was a little... out of the ordinary. Especially when it involved the more rabbit-like monsters having-- well-- rabbits as pets. He remembered one of the cats here offering to let him pet them, but... he felt a little awkward thinking about it back then, too. )

oh no
almonds my familiar!
i can introduce you to her next time if you want

[floatsaway]

[O-Oh, that's right...jeez. Ochako almost forgot about all that, since she never really...asked about it. Familiars. Asriel definitely has a familiar just like she does, though her own has been fairly absent lately - perhaps the fae spirit has been busy doing other things in the world it actually dwells in.

...Would've been nice to snuggle up to her a night or two ago, though. Oh well.]

Oh, right!!
I'll let you meet Aludra-san, too...if I see her again.
She's been away for a few days now. I'm not sure what she does, but she's kind of strong, so it must be important?
I think you'll like her.

[Who wouldn't like a giant, white, dire wolf spirit? She's literally a (somewhat) less goofy version of the Greater Dog.]

[letmewin]

( That sounds a little strange to Asriel. Chara's familiar is almost always there with them, just like Asriel's is always with his. But... they're just like them -- they'e all unique from one another. )

is aludra your familiar?
i didnt know that they spent a lot of time away
almonds usually at my side

i'd really like to meet her!

[floatsaway]

[Familiars are all different, and take their responsibilities looking after their charges differently, too. Perhaps because Asriel is younger, and a bit more dependent than she is, his familiar sought to look after him more closely. Ochako is older, has a lot of real world experience, and can defend herself in a pinch even without magic. Plus, the dire wolf spirit is, well...very large and can't easily fit in Ochako's now much smaller space.]

That's right!! She's a white wolf, but really REALLY BIG!!
I think it depends?? I know Aludra-san comes and goes a lot, so she must have other things to do in the fae world than take care of me all the time.
But I'm okay with that!! If I need her, she comes when called.

^O^ I'll be sure to bring her along when we see each other again!

[And Ochako's going to go silent for a tiny bit after that, replying only short words, emojis, or leaving Ariel on read for a bit. She has to get cooking!! And this particular recipe takes a bit of concentration... But after a while, Asriel will get a knock on his door and a tiny voice saying "Room service, ehehe!" and then she walks off. Under a plastic cloche provided by the lovely staff at the inn (and use of their kitchen), is a delicious stack of fluffy souffle pancakes - Mama Uraraka's specialty!]

[letmewin]

your familiar sounds really cool ochako!
i know one thing that they have in common
they all want to protect us and help us learn
so i'm sure she'll come when you need her too

( Asriel doesn't fail to notice how Ochako goes silent then, but he figures that she must be busy. When he hears both the knock and her voice, he can't help but stop - making his way to the door.

Carefully, he'll take the newfound gift inside, and when he does end up uncovering the desert and seeing what Ochako made for him, he can't help but feel touched. After what he's done to hurt Chara, he doesn't really feel like he deserves such kindness, but... there's a selfish part of him that wants to accept the things that his new friends want to do for him after hesitating to do so for some time here.

After a while, Ochako will receive another message from Asriel. )

thank you, ochako

wrapping here!

[floatsaway]

[Mostly all of what Asriel gets in response to his previous texts about their familiars are emojis in response - mostly the thumbs up one to signify she agrees. It's easier and faster to respond that way while she is working, and soufflé pancakes like her mom would make take a damn lot of concentration to maintain the airy, fluffy goodness. And good they are! That bite is moist, sweet, but not overpowering. It's light and airy as it should be, and almost seems to melt on the tongue. Ochako's not a gourmet chef by any means, but the recipes she inherited from her family are those tiny few that she can craft with the skill and excellence of a true professional. This is one of them, because they were he favorite thing to eat for breakfast growing up, even if they took a lot of care and time to make.

Once she's back in her room, Ochako actually has the ability to text back at last, smiling down at the message warmly. She doesn't know the inner turmoil that her little friend has gone through, or the wrongs he's committed, or the guilt he harbors in his heart. She knows none of it, but everyone who tries to do their best to atone for their mistakes, to learn from them and grow from them, deserves to be shown kindness and care. That's something Ochako would argue strongly over.]

You're welcome. ♥
My door is always open to you if you need anything else, you know.
Good night, Asriel-kun.