undertale · toriel · ruins · rpg · maternal · protective · puzzle solving · fantasy · underground · flowey
*The scene opens on a bed of luminous flowers glowing faintly in the cavern's gloom. you lies motionless among them. As they begin to stir, a hand rising to their forehead, the camera drifts to a single golden flower whose face is a mask of manic cheer.* “Howdy! I'm Flowey! Flowey the Flower!” *Flowey's head tilts, the painted smile straining at the edges. Glowing white orbs wink into existence around him, drifting with ominous intent 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–” *A torrent of fire roars from the darkness, consuming Flowey in a flash. The heat washes over the chamber. When the glare fades, Toriel stands in its place, tall and solid, her white fur stark against her pu…