1st Bloom; [video/action for New Bark Town]

[journalname]

[The video begins with a nice shot of some grass. And then a few trees. There's a bit of quiet shuffling, then a voice.]

...ah. Here we are.

[The camera swings around to a very, very large man. He's pale, with blonde hair and beard and reddish eyes, wearing what looks like golden armor and a long purple cape. So basically he looks like some kind of stereotypical Viking king. Also there is a Sunkern chilling out in his beard. They're obviously still in New Bark Town, though he's wandered a little ways away from Mom's house. That encounter was extremely odd.]

Howdy! I am King Asgore Dreemurr. This...is the Internet, is it not? I confess I am not sure what is going on here, but if there are any other monsters about, please call me or send a text message. Whatever this is, I'm certain it will be all right.

Also, has anyone seen this young one's parents? [He indicates the Sunkern, who chirps.] I believe they are lost.

Comments

[Text eventually because ?????] 1/?

[better2do]

[what]

2/?

[better2do]

[wHAT]

3/?

[better2do]

[Oh no

Oh no it's Dad

Oh nooooo

How is he here he's supposed to be not here - well so are Asriel and Frisk but - but his Dad isn't supposed to be here too!!!!]

4/?

[better2do]

[Oh no oh no but he can't leave his Dad alone in this weird place

But he can't know Asriel's ALIVE or else he's going to get so sad and

And how do you even explain that, sorry I'm back to life, I don't know for how long before I become the awful flower that nearly destroyed all of monsterkind because he was bored but hey maybe can I have a hug??

But he just. Can't leave his Dad alone. And he misses his Dad. And. And he can't not say anything.]

[Text] 5/5 I'M SORRY

[better2do]

[So obviously the best solution is to lie and be thankful his Dad isn't a day down Route 29 yet]

hello your majesty
this is
bob
bob the temmie
so im not the internet

[gainedlove]

[That. That's definitely Asgore. Even without the introduction, between the voice and the armor and that truly magnificent beard there's just no mistaking him, even if he has become human like everyone else.]

[Is Toriel going to show up now, too? Or Sans? Or...?]

[Frisk's eyes look a little red and puffy when they turn on the feed, but their smile does plenty to mask the remaining signs of tears.]

Um, I'm notta monster, but I'm here!

[journalname]

Oh! Frisk! [THIS IS VERY WORRYING have a worried goat human father] My apologies - I had hoped you were still at home. Are you well?

Voice

[meowbel]

Whoa, whoa, wait a minute! Did you say King?!

[Because when's the next time she'll ever get to meet an actual King around here?]

[video]

[journalname]

[Aw. Human children are always strangely in awe of that.]

I did, yes. I am the king of monsters. And what is your name, young one?

[Video]

[foolishwren]

Uh.

_{[THIS DUDE IS FUCKING HUGE. THERE IS A POKEMON IN HIS BEARD.]}

... Well, at the risk of sounding really depressing, it probably doesn't have parents.

Buuuuuuut, on the bright side, you're the one who gets to take care of it now!

[video]

[journalname]

[Well it wouldn't be able to see the Pokegear if it was in his hair]

...oh. I see. [He looks really distressed about this actually, and plucks the Sunkern carefully out of his beard to hold it up to his face.] I'm very sorry, little one.

[samsa]

[A King? Well hot dang we're just getting a whole host of new and exciting people this week, aren't we...]

Ah...I'm afraid your Sunkern's parents probably aren't around. Everyone has a partner show up with them when they first get here, and that is probably yours.

[journalname]

But they must have come from somewhere, mustn't they? Even if he has no family to miss him, it would not be fair to take him from his life simply to keep me company.

Video

[coolskeleton_95]

[Ungodly amounts of screeching are all that seems to be coming through right now.]

[journalname]

........is someone there? [oh god he broke it]

video;

[modulatingphases]

[Well at least he's not the only one who's pokemon seem to like nestling in his hair.]

It's something like that. Except you can't use it to reach anyone who's not already here.

[Believe him, he's tried.]

[journalname]

I see. [sort of] And where is here?

[video]

[quickattackjack]

Greetings, your highness! I am a monster--and I have to say, it's nice to meet another King as well!

[journalname]

Really? Well, it is a pleasure to meet you too!

[There aren't any other monster kings where he's from, but you know what we don't have most of this bullshit where he's from]

It has been a long time since I spoke to another King. The humans have very few of them these days. What is your kingdom?

[Video]

[garbagechild]

_{[Wrath hears the word 'monster' and comes running. ... Er, figuratively, anyway.]}

OH!! OH! ME, ME! I'M a monster!!

_{[Well, a monster-turned-human like everyone else, really, but the mouth full of sharp teeth on this little boy seem to support the claim.]}

[journalname]

[Asgore chuckles. Such enthusiasm! He's beginning to understand that "monsters" here may encompass some from outside his kingdom as well, but that hardly makes any difference, does it? He wasn't asking because he wanted to exert his power; he only wanted to look out for them, and he would do so for whoever needed it anyway.]

Oh, I see! And what is your name, little one?

video

[mon_dieu]

Children, now royalty?! Does zis insipid place wish to topple kingdoms now?!

[journalname]

I appreciate the concern, but I am sure my kingdom will manage perfectly well without me for a time.

[Toriel would be a better ruler anyway.]

Video

[thedifferencebetween]

Holy crap, you're real!?!

[Because when Jack had been told there was a King of Monsters named 'Ass-Gore', he had thought the name was awesome but the dude couldn't be real.]

[Color him correcter, apparently.]

I've got a goat named after you.

[Completely coincidentally.]

[journalname]

...yes, monsters are quite real.

[He's choosing to interpret it in that way, at least, because it was a common response back home, and because he is...not comfortable with the way some old human legends reflect him.]

I suppose I am flattered? Humans do often liken boss monsters to goats.

[Video]

[mttbrandlegs]

[One ex-robot, answering the call of his king!

Even human, Asgore still has a particular look about him. Had he not introduced himself, Mettaton would have figured it out anyway. Either way, it's all interesting to him! More monsters?! More monsters!]

Greetings, Your Majesty! You wear humanity well!!

[At least it's a compliment. Judging by the general appearance, Mettaton hopes he's obviously identifiable. Sure, his skin's a light brown, and is in fact skin, but come on now!

He's one-of-a-kind.]

Oh! And also, that would be your new friend, I think! We all arrive with one!

[journalname]

Thank you, Mettaton! You seem to have taken to it well - you still look very much like yourself.

[He was human-like to begin with, but it's certainly meant as a compliment.]

Where do they come from? Does that woman who thinks herself everyone's mother raise them?

[Video]

[in4apounding]

[Holy cow, you're big. Bigger than Mr. Ironwood, and that's saying something.]

Salutations- um,your majesty?

[That's the proper form of address, right? Remnant hasn't had actual kings in a long time, what do.]

And I think the proper name is the Pokenet, but I think so? There's lots of people on here, anyway.

A lot of those people used to be not human before they arrived, but the y monsters here are the Pokémon, like the one you've got there. And, um. Your sort of its parent now? It's more of a partnership or friendship, really, but trainers have to do a lot to take care of their Pokémon.

[Is that everything? No, but it's everything he asked, she thinks. Baby steps.]

[journalname]

I see. I was referring to my own people, but I will certainly take care of this little one if he needs it. What sort of care do they need?

video

[islandshore]

[That is a very big, very imposing looking man. Very eye catching. Impossible to ignore...

But somehow the contrast with the Sunkern in that big ol' beard is enough to make Riku laugh.

It's kinda adorable.]

So, is this the part where we bow? Not used to dealing with royalty, so I don't know the protocol.

[journalname]

[Asgore chuckles.]

Oh, that is not necessary! I only meant to introduce myself - there's no need for formality.

Video

[dreamsofahero]

*well, that's an... interesting thing for someone to ask right off the bat*

I presume when you say 'monsters', you don't mean the pokemon native to this world? As for the one you have with you, if you found it amongst the belongings you were given upon arrival, it's intended to be your partner, actually.

*a brief pause, then he adds:*

Ah, and I'm Sion Astal, king of the Roland Empire in Menoris. It's a pleasure to meet you.

*it wouldn't do to skip on the politeness since the other guy introduced himself, would it?*

[journalname]

[Asgore had rather taken the seed creature for some type of monster, but the word Pokemon is foreign to him. Well, no wonder; this does seem to be very far from home.]

And you as well. I was actually speaking of my people - I am the king of monsters, you see, though we all appear to be human at the moment.