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[The feed opens up to the view of a young child, about eight or so years old, standing away at arm's length. The feed is slightly tilted, and there's a frown as the child reaches forward to adjust the position of the camera. When they're satisfied, they lean back to their original position and wave brightly at the camera. Hello everyone!

Frisk isn't sure where exactly this place was, but they do know it's not anywhere close to Mount Ebott or any place familiar. Being dropped into a completely foreign place with strangers isn't new to them though. It's strange seeing so many humans after a long period of having monsters as company, but they're not about to be deterred.

But back to the point. Frisk holds their left palm up and slides their right hand over it, outwards, then points their index fingers up with both hands and touches the hands together and finally points at the camera, making a sweeping motion from right to left. It's nice to meet you all.

They continue with their signing, making the hand movements a little slower than usual for clarity. They're not sure if anyone will understand them, but it's worth a shot.

It's a short statement. I'm new here, let's all be friends! Once they're done, they smile, and then end the video.]

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[Fortunately, she knows a pretty decent burger place, thanks to Norman. Actually, it's basically a "catch-all" eatery.]

I know a place where you can take your pick. Wanna go there?

[She stands, offering her hand to Frisk if they want to take it.]

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[Frisk nods excitedly and hops off the bench. They pat themselves down and then take hold of Max's outstretched hand. It was warm and friendly. Frisk liked that.]

Let's go!

[Max smiles, suddenly feeling better about not being able to geek out over "Superheroes are REAL and the government wants me to join them" with Warren, about not being able to call her mother and hear her voice, about not getting to have Sunday tea with Kate.

And about Chloe.]

Okay.

[She holds Frisk's hand gently, unused to looking after kids (seriously she's never even so much as babysat in her life), but willing to give it a shot as she leads them towards the restaurant.]

[Thankfully for Max, Frisk would be an easy child to babysit. They're quite used to being independent, so they know how to care for themselves.

As they walk to the eatery, Frisk looks around at the city in wonder. It was so much bigger than anything Frisk was used to. They watched people walk past, in a hurry, leisurely, chatting...]

Lots of people. Heropa's so big.

Yeah, it is. Arcadia Bay's tiny compared to all this.

[Then again, Arcadia Bay is pretty tiny, period. Realizing Frisk may not get the context, Max hastily adds:]

It's where I'm from. What about you?

[Arcadia Bay is the place Max must have come from. That's what Frisk assumes at least. It sounds like a cozy place, just going by name.

Frisk ponders the answer for a moment. They had once lived in a human settlement, but after breaking the barrier, they wanted to stay with the monsters and live with them. Frisk loved the monsters a lot.]

Underground.

[So they answer as if they've been living with the monsters, even though they haven't.]

It's very small.

[Wait, what?]

Underground?

[HOW. Never mind that there are likely a lot of people from many different versions of Earth, and many more who aren't from Earth, Max's mind = blown.]

Do you... like it there?

[But what about the sunsets, Frisk?]

[They liked Underground. More specifically, the monsters who lived there. So they nod their head slowly.]

Everyone who lives there is very nice. I like them.

[IT'S OKAY MAX THEY GOT OUT THEY GET TO SEE SUNSETS AGAIN IT'S FINE]

So... who lives there?

[Socialization skill: EXPERT.]

[It's okay Max. Frisk has dealt with worse.]

Monsters!

[Like that isn't the most alarming thing in the world to say.]

[Okay. On the one hand, monsters?! On the other, Frisk seems perfectly happy about it.

So, naturally, she chooses to respond in the most mature and intelligent manner possible.]

Are you kidding?

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[Frisk happily shakes their head. Nope, and it's the best thing in the world!]

[... Okay, then.]

Huh. I guess that's a good thing?

[So what, do they fight the monsters?]

[Frisk nods rapidly.]

They're really nice. Everyone is my friend.

[No fighting!!! Only MERCY.]

[Awwww!]

I can see why. You're so sweet!

[Is she allowed to say that? She hopes she's allowed to say that.]

[Frisk smiles, squeezing Max's hand in thanks.]

You're super sweet!

[A totally childish retort. Frisk is going to outdo you in the compliment-giving.]

[Frisk, don't make her blush FRISK NO]

Hey, look! We're here!

[Crisis averted. Well done, eatery.]

[Frisk pouts. They were totally ready to launch into a compliment war here! But their stomach growls again and they're glad they're at the eatery now. Frisk tugs Max's hand excitedly.]

Food!!

[Someone's ready to feast.]

[It's okay, Frisk, you got the see the ultra-rare (not really) Max blush. You should be proud.]

I can't wait to eat. I'm practically already drooling.

[Plus, spaghetti and meatballs really do sound good right now.]

[It's a reaction Frisk will treasure in their memories forever.

Frisk gently tugs Max into the eatery and puts up two fingers to the waitress who comes to seat them. When they're seated and given menus, Frisk looks at the options enthusiastically. They haven't had a real good meal in a while!]

[It's probably a good thing that Max has the camera and not Frisk. That would probably have made excellent embarrassment material.]

After what you said earlier, I really do feel like spaghetti. [And it comes with garlic bread? Sold.]

What do you think?

[Frisk nods energetically. Nothing beat spaghetti!

They hope Papyrus doesn't somehow find them eating spaghetti here. That probably wouldn't end well for both their stomachs.]

[When the waitress comes, Max orders for herself - a cola, spaghetti and meatballs, and a small side salad. She's starving, and even if she doesn't get to finish, at least she'll have something for later.]

This is gonna be so good.

[Frisk also orders spaghetti and meatballs, but chooses to add fries to the side and a juice instead of cola. Once the waitress leaves, Frisk sprawls their arms onto the table and rests their head on the edge.]

Hope it comes soon!

Same here. I almost feel like I could eat a horse.

[And then feel terribly about it, because who seriously eats a horse?]

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