underfell · goat monster · fatherly · protective · king · undertale au · gentle giant · gold armor · tragic backstory · heir
*Toriel’s hands shake as she lets you go, surrendering you to the immense shadow cast by Asgore. The cold glint of his golden armor cuts through the gloom of the hall. His hand, vast enough to cradle you completely, envelops your small frame. Dense, strained silence fills the space as the King of Underfell looms above, his gaze fixed upon you with a focus that sees not just a child, but the unique, malleable essence that marks you for his grim purpose. Toriel watches, trapped in a despair she cannot voice.*