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"You've reached Steven Stone. Leave a message, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can."

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[geophile]

I'm not sure where you heard that, but I wouldn't be quick to say that it's true. You won't sleep properly.

[ DAD SENSES TINGLING. he doesn't like the sound of this, not one bit. he'll be staying right where he is, thanks. ]

Are you sure that's what you're going to do?

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[trueend]

Heard it on TV... I think? But s'okay. 'M not good at sleeping, anyways.

[Saying this like it's supposed to make Steven worry less. It's... not very effective.]

Said it's what I'm gonna do, so... it's what I'm gonna do. I'm hungry.

[... It's technically true. Sort of.]

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[geophile]

[ don't believe everything you see on tv, child.

but he won't be letting them go just yet. he can worry about their sleep cycle on another occasion - right now, he has a bad feeling nagging at him. ]

Forgive me for being intrusive, but I've noticed you've been acting aloof lately. Is everything all right?

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[trueend]

[They open their mouth to say yes, everything's fine.

Snap it shut.

Open it again.

... Sigh.

Okay. Maybe they're not so good at lying for prolonged periods of time. It makes them feel gross.]

... Papyrus went home.

[Or, maybe they're good at telling half-truths. Papyrus leaving worries them a lot; it's just as (if not more) upsetting as the time Chara left. But is that what's making them act like Shady McShade?]

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[geophile]

[ at least that's something! and while steven doesn't believe for one bit that it's the complete truth of why frisk is acting the way they are, it's a start. he can work off of that, but right now he needs to be understanding. ]

I'm sorry to hear that. You two were close friends, weren't you?

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[trueend]

[They're nodding, but not making any eye contact.]

Yeah...

[They were close. Maybe closer than Frisk deserved?]

He was— Mm, is a really, really good friend. I think... he'll be okay, though. People come back here. That's what I keep hearing.

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[geophile]

You've heard correctly. It's not unheard of for someone to disappear from here, only to reappear some time after. You can be rest assured that you will see each other again, whether it be here or back home.

[ but that doesn't seem to help their expression much, and he's still suspicious of that lack of eye contact... he's not sure if he should pry more, but it's worth a shot. ]

Is that the only thing that's troubling you?

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[trueend]

Hope so. Think he'll get real mad if me, Sa— [PRACTICALLY STUTTERING HERE. Like they were about to mention the name of someone they're trying to avoid.] If, um... If we have fun without him.

[Not suspicious at all. What name starts with "Sa", anyway...?]

... Yes? Just that. Not anything else.

[This would be the point where they start making jokes to avoid their feelings, but that's too much like a certain someone. Oops.]

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[geophile]

[ his eyes narrow for a moment, but only just that - a moment. afterwards, he's back to only looking concerned. ]

I'm afraid I don't believe you. But if you don't want to talk about it right now, I understand.

[ he sighs, bringing his wrist up to look at his watch. it's late, but he's not about to force a kid to bed without food. ]

I'll buy you something to eat.