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no, no papyrus. its not--

[It's not that you're not good at it.]

you don't need to protect me from this, like i said, i'm used to it.

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[Sans had no idea how bad it was-

He didn't need to know, not how bad it was at least. He should know at least...]

I wish you weren't, I'm sorry that you are, it-... It's not fair.

[Aaaand there came a renewed and tighter hug, Sans pulled in close against his chest, and only a few tears fell.

He was doing better.]

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[A bony hand reaches up to wipe the tears away]

what happened happened, papyrus, i can't change that...

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I know--

I'm still sorry, for this. For worrying you, I'll be okay. The... the nightmares will probably stop soon and I'll get some rest.

[Troubled as he'd still be over... secrets.]

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it's okay, papyrus, i know why you did it.

just... please don't bottle things up, next time. don't be like me.

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[He just... sighed and sank heavily against that chair.]

Thank you.

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...for what?

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Being you.

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oh, g-gee, papyrus.

i'm nothing special...

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You're special to me.

[A poke to Sans's ribs.]

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[He laughs and wipes one of his eyesockets]

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[He couldn't help a laugh of his own, scrubbing the heel of a hand over his face-

Okay. Okay. He was okay.]

I mean it too, Sans. Don't forget it.

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hey, paps. you know i'm always here to look out for you, right?

heh, even if i am the little brother...

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Little brothers are vitally important! Just as important as big brothers, or twin brothers.

Or any sibling at all, really--

[Sounding a bit like his usual self there, a warmer smile.]

I appreciate it, Sans. A lot. I'm also here for you, okay?

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i'm glad we could, uh, have this talk.

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... So am I, really.

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no more secrets like that, okay?

...

and before you say anything, i'm trying to be more open. it's just... hard. sometimes.

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Okay, okay.

[Secrets like that were apparently bad for his health.]

That's alright, you're trying and that is what matters. I'm proud of you.

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[He sighs and it transitions into a really tired sounding laugh.]

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[There's a light nudge at Sans's shoulder.]

I mean it. The fact that you're trying, how hard it is for you, and you're still trying.

I'm proud, you dork.

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[He feigns offence.]

dork?!

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[He actually snorted, how-]

That's right! You're a dork and I'm proud.

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you're a dork, too.

a really cool dork.

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I can accept being a cool dork, and we are stuck being dorks together.

[Better mood?

Better mood.]

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you know i wouldn't have it any other way.