1 spooktune | New Bark Town | Video

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[When the Pokegear feed turns on, there's a Pumpkaboo in the middle of trying to bite the screen. When nothing seems to happen, the Pumpkaboo gives up and bounces towards a prone figure laying sprawled out across a wood floor - it looks like they might be in some kind of house? Napstablook's hands remain folded over their chest.]

ohhhh.... ohhhh....

[Napstablook makes a noise that sounds like they could be in pain, or have fallen somehow. But they don't look like they've been hurt at all. The Pumpkaboo bounces behind their head, nibbling at their hair in an attempt to get them to move. Finally, the Pumpkaboo gets a response from Napstablook that doesn't just sound like distressed moans.]

oh..... am i in the way? i'm sorry.... i think this is all too much for me right now... i can lay down and feel like garbage somewhere else is if it's a problem... it's fine...

[The Pumpkaboo huffs angrily. Napstablook looks like they really want to continue laying on the floor.

The adventure... begins?]

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[mttbrandlegs]

[...Lay down. And feel like garbage?

That voice...Mettaton dares to hope, and it shows on his face as he tries to prod a response out of the new "trainer" despite them probably not being entirely attentive to their 'Gear.]

Hello?! Honey, you know people can hear you, yes?

[Pay attention to him. PAY ATTENTION TO HIM.

HE KNOWS YOU!!]

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they can? and here i am rambling...

[... Wait, that voice wasn't the woman who was talking to them earlier. Napstablook just kind of rolls over in the direction of whoever's talking to them. They see a new face lit up on the Pokegear and it startles them a little.

They pick up the Pokegear to hold it closer. The image shows a person in their mid-20s, with very plain-looking physical features. There's dark circles under their eyes and strikingly white hair falling into their eyes.]

ah... hello? i didn't know this was recording...

[mttbrandlegs]

It's not recording, it's broadcasting--

That is not important!! I was just wondering; are you new?

[Why is he pussyfooting? It is a mystery. But he sure is getting a good look at the slim human. They...don't look much like a ghost, but there's still something unmistakable about their appearance.]

...Blooky?

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um... yes, but i don't know-

[And there's a sudden, very startled pause. Only one person calls them "Blooky" and they weren't here.

At least... they think so?]

met...

[They go silent halfway, feeling both embarrassed and confused. They don't want to come out and say their name because it's very likely they could be wrong. What would their cousin be doing here?]

[mttbrandlegs]

[That's all he needs before he's practically exploding with enthusiasm.]

Oh Blooky, it really is you!! My goodness, I never thought I'd see you in this place--god, are you still in that woman's house?! Are you in New Bark Town?!?

[Shiiiit, and here he is all the way in Azalea. Mettaton wants to go see them immediately, he's positively beside himself seeing Napstablook, but also they were bound to need help!!! R-right?!

[coolskeleton_95]

THAT MOANING SOUNDS FAMILIAR!

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[schachmeister]

Are... are you okay?

[That question is probably kind of unnecessary. Most okay people don't lay on the floor moaning.]

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[better2do]

[Oh. Oooh wow. There's...a lot of other monsters showing up here, aren't there? And that's definitely Napstablook. Wow buddy, you're laying on the floor and feeling like garbage even as a human? Oh dear.

Asriel's definitely hoping Mettaton sees this, because he wouldn't feel right just leaving Napstablook alone, but it'd raise a lot of questions if he went "Yo MTT your cousin is here", you know?]

Um, howdy...I don't think it wants you to move away. That's probably the Pokemon friend the humans gave you, right? Maybe it wants to play.

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[That confirms it, and now Blooky is sitting up almost instantly. They're crouched over and wobbling a little on their new legs, but a mix of recognition and relief cross their face. In the form of tears, of course.]

mettaton it really is you... are you okay? you look more human now than ever

[Well so does Napstablook. But they don't know how long Mettaton's been here and this feels like something to be worried about. Wait, but Mettaton asked them a question too.]

i'm in a house... but i woke up here so i don't know who it belongs to...

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it does? oh no... i'm so sorry... i'll try to be quieter...

[Because that's clearly the problem.]

[coolskeleton_95]

NAPSTABLOOK! I JUST KNEW IT! HOW ARE YOU LIKING YOUR NEW HUMAN BODY?

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[arcanaeum]

[ Oh, Napstablook. He feels that pain. ]

...did you get hurt?

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[wing_attack]

... I think it's worried about you. Are you okay?

[journalname]

Hello, Napstablook. [oh dear] I believe they are concerned about you.

[mttbrandlegs]

It's probably that crazy woman who thinks she's everyone's mother!! Ohh...

[Funny, hearing him make such a Napstablook-like expression of woe, but Mettaton is actually very frustrated. He wants to be there. He feels a very strong need to be there, dammit!

Being human can't be easy for Blooky; it wasn't even easy for him!]

I am exceedingly human, in fact! As are you! And speaking of you--I think I am going to backtrack to accompany you!

[It's so matter-of-factly. To be fair...Superstar's big enough to fly him wherever he wants.]

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are you sure? i can come to you, if you want... i think... maybe i have the hang of having legs now?

[To demonstrate, Napstablook shakily rises up. They don't even make it halfway up before they tilt forward, landing flat on their stomach and face.]

...........

[They're going to be so dead before they reach the next town.]

[mttbrandlegs]

[Mettaton absolutely gives Napstablook the benefit of the doubt when they say they might have the hang of it.

But when they fall over, he isn't surprised either.]

...I am very certain, darling. Anyway, I am pretty sure I can be there in a day, weather contingent! So, ah. Maybe you should just camp yourself out at that house!! Or explore the town a little if you like, but don't venture far! Even if your sweet little friend would take care of you, I'd prefer to be around!

[Prepare to be mollycoddled, Napstablook. Mettaton is exceedingly fussy right now.]

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oh i'm fine... thanks...

[The response comes out a little automatic. After a few seconds, Napstablook reveals what the real problem is:]

well i guess... having a body is pretty new... it's kind of overwhelming right now...

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[It seems like the right thing to do. It's also easier than using they're new legs.

Napstablook does move towards the source of the voice, turning themselves so they can look at Asriel on the Pokegear. They've already talked to their cousin, but Napstablook is painfully unaware of just how many other monsters are here too.]

i'm not really good at games....
i know hide-and-seek but i'm usually less corporeal for that....

[The Pumpkaboo makes a little angry huffing noise before shaking itself. She doesn't want to play, she just wants her trainer to stop laying in a sad heap on the floor.]

oh... it doesn't seem to like it...

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[cardboard_boss]

Hey kid, you ok? [Was that?--- yeah, one of those. Snake had a Pumpkaboo too; a shiny one.]

I think your pumpkin Pokémon wants to help you.

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[schachmeister]

I haven't experienced it myself, but apparently coming to this world can change you. I know someone who said he was a skeleton before coming here.

[In fact, Napstablook probably knows that particular dude too.]

It must be strange to deal with, but I don't think it affected him negatively. You should probably take it easy until you've gotten used to it.

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[better2do]

[Well he's making an attempt, which is good. A for effort, Napstablook.]

Maybe...it needs you to get up? It might be worried that you're just lying down.

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[gainedlove]

[...oh dear. Frisk recognizes that voice for certain, even if the face now attached is a lot more...corporeal. Oh, they can't be adjusting to this well at all, can they?]

Napstablook! Are you okay?

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[bloodisthicker]

...You're... having a time of things, aren't you.

[...does he have to be a hero. like. this is too small time...]

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well i don't mean to sound rude but... i wasn't really expecting to be corporeal...
but if it's a bother i'll try to moan a little quieter.... sorry....