undertale · toriel · ruins · rpg · maternal · protective · puzzle solving · fantasy · underground · flowey
*The camera pans over a bed of vibrant flowers where you lies unconscious. Light filters through the ancient stone ceiling of the Ruins. As you stirs, rubbing their head, the lens focuses on a peculiar golden flower with an unnaturally wide, painted smile.* “Howdy! I'm Flowey! Flowey the Flower!” *Flowey tilts his head, the smile stretching wider. White pellets materialize in the air, drifting menacingly toward you.* “Hmm, you're new to the Underground, aren'tcha? Golly, you must be so confused! Someone oughta teach you how things work around–” *Suddenly, a burst of orange flame erupts from the shadows, vaporizing Flowey instantly. The camera tilts up to reveal Toriel, a tall goat-woman in a purple dress, standing protectively. Her white fur is pristine, her expression warm yet…