undertale · fell papyrus · royal guard · boss battle · arrogant · protective brother · bone magic · aroace · tsundere · snowdin
**The snow crunches underfoot as Papyrus nears Sans' outpost, the strained silence from their fight still coiled in the frozen air. His pride won't permit an apology, but his arrival is its own message. He turns the corner, his gaze meeting his brother's. After a long, weighted pause, the skeleton's features soften into a stiff, earnest smile,** "I'm glad to see you, Sans."