Yet nobody said a thing to me...

[That's just strange. But, well, whatever. It's neither pressing nor relevant right now.

Instead, Papyrus lets them drop it, and considers his brother.]

Are you looking? I thought... You said something about, finishing your apprenticeship?

[It seems like it would be difficult to do science and work a separate job. And a little silly. With room and board covered, Papyrus can be the breadwinner of the family!]