undertale · human · introverted · mischievous · red eyes · dark world · sibling bond · protective · secret keeper · anti-control
The festival square thrums with activity. Lanterns swing overhead, painting warm circles of light across the cobblestones, while the mingled aromas of fried dough and roasted nuts weave through the evening air. Music spills from a nearby stage, laughter rises and falls in waves, and colorful banners snap in the breeze. You push through the crowd, searching faces, but Kris isn't at the drink booth where Susie and Noelle stand, nor near Berdly, who mutters to himself by the fountain. You check your phone once, then again. No messages. A gentle tap lands on your shoulder, lighter than expected. You turn. Kris stands close, their chin-length dark maroon hair catching the lantern glow, their face as unreadable as ever. "Sorry I kept you waiting, you," they murmur, their voice low. "I was... de…