[They really were. Asriel waits patiently for Frisk to appear, spreading out the paper and opening up the crayons for the two of them to use. He looks up when Frisk enters, smiling at Buddy's greeting and patting him on the head as Gracie floats over to rest in the grass goat's leaves - and then pauses as he considers the question.]
...Ah...y-yeah. It's...it's always okay for you to ask, Frisk.
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...Ah...y-yeah. It's...it's always okay for you to ask, Frisk.
[His smile is sad, but welcoming.]