A Leisurely Stroll [Ambrosia City]

[W.D. Gaster]

The eager Moogie lead the way for the brief tour and they were sure to keep on the paths not blocked off by the guards especially Pokute Palace, mostly avoiding the center of town to ensure it at best.

Moogie perked up as he mentioned to Gaster, "Ambrosia's a nice place once you get used to. Since it does allow a diversity of individuals to bring what they could to contribute. from the Chocobos to other things in between; we're protected by other factions around here though there has been sightings of some people from the Koopa Kingdom outside the city however they seem to be having a situation causing trouble there at times, kupo."

With a slight tilt of the head, Gaster seemed to be a bit apprehensive. "Such as?"

Moogie rose his hand behind his head as he nodded. "I-I'm not fully sure on what they are but if any threat to the Tangled Green comes down here, we all have to work together and fight back with any means necessary. We are trying to remain as neutral as we could especially on terms with Camelot and the Empire are at each other. Those two go further back than of Ambrosia itself and they would keep on fighting until one falls, kupo."

"War never changes." sighed Gaster as he is aware of the feeling all too well. "Once it begins, there is no end unless something is done about it. If anything is done."

The Genocide route, the Human-Monster War, Chara's involvement for revenge and Frisk's corruption. Both the Humans were guilty in his eyes: one was the one that tried to murder Asgore and lead to the death of Asriel while the other murdered his children among many monsters even the beloved Queen. This internal feeling of rage, loss, tragedy and sadness plagued his soul for the longest time. It was hard to readjust and even now, with all these Humans, his prejudice towards the individual that killed his beloved if not his mother; the roots of hate remain however it was all in solace.

Moogie would ask but he didn't want to be rude to Gaster. However, deep inside the Moogle, he could almost sense that Gaster has gone through some troubling times. The tone and mostly neutral and almost calm expression stirs up questions.

However, he wanted to change the subject as he asked, "Are you tired, kupo?"

"I had traveled much to get here so I am in fact somewhat tired out." Gaster answered before Moogie lead him to a bench nearby for them to sit down in for awhile as the golden rays of the incoming sunset was upon them. When they found a place under a tree, Moogie sat down first before Gaster momentarily did and looked up to the sky, past the canopy.

"You know, the city will be starting to calm down soon enough. It gets quieter towards the nighttime with the crowds disappearing to go home to rest and to be honest, that's what I like about the evening hours in Ambrosia." sighed Moogie as he swayed his legs a bit before calming down while watching the people pass by them in the distance. "That and towards sunrise. You really ought to see it for yourself; I mean, I might not fully know what happened in your life but sometimes, I believe that you should take the time and enjoy it while you could. I know it's going to be hard at first but you start to get used to it, just don't get too much relaxing, kupo."

Gaster calmly brought his skeletal hands and sat them down in front as he answered, "If only if that was easy. Everyday, there has to be progress and I find myself not wanting to stop but that's because I work so hard on projects to do whatever I can."

Moogie looked over to Gaster. "I know you want to keep going but you are pushing yourself too hard. In fact, are you in a hurry? Is there something needed to be done? Do you have enough time to yourself? All those questions and yet little answers. I mean, us Moogles get that way as well and let me tell you; it can get hectic. Crazy even, kupo."

Gaster nervously chuckled, "I know how it goes or atleast I knew before. Things had changed much since I was there."

Moogie stopped for a moment before he asked,"Hey, I wanted to ask. What is the Underground like, kupo?"

Gaster was a bit hesitant however he explained, "It was my home. Of course, not just me but to other monsters in general; it was small at first but it grew bigger in due time. I had been there before everything changed for the betterment, mostly due to what I did as told earlier. In terms of locations, there were the Ruins, or originally called Home, then there is the snowy forests of Snowdin where I lived with Sans and Papyrus, beyond that is the tranquility of Waterfall, further on in is the home to the CORE, Hotland, and finally, the capital, New Home, where there was the barrier beyond that. A personal favorite is a tie between Snowdin and Waterfall for me."

The Moogle's eyes widened a bit. "KU-PHEH! Snowdin? Is-Is that supposed to be a pun?"

Gaster rose one of his hands to his face as he chuckled, "It is and the locals have a habit of telling puns. Sans loves telling pun jokes, along with pranking and other means, while with Papyrus, he gets a bit annoyed but there's been times I've slipped some puns in."

Moogie smiled, "Wow, so not just ONLY a mentor and such, you're a bit of a jokester. Hehe. It's good to have some humor in life, I'd find it a good quality in fact. After all, they say it's the best medicine. Now..I wonder if I came a bit closer to Sans at someplace around here, he'll probably say something if I ask, kupo."

With a brief sigh, Gaster nodded, "I'm sure he would. He is friendly but sometimes, he can be sarcastic; it depends on his mood on that day. With me, he tells scientific jokes and other things. Sure, I might get annoyed but I know he's doing it to cheer me up..well, if not a bit on trying to get attention. That's how he works out."

Moogie closed his eyes as he nodded and continued smiling, returning to watching the people in the distance. "Sounds like a nice guy. I oughta hang out with him when I can. Sure, he's already a bit weird with getting drunk off of ketchup but if it's with a guy eager to make some friends, I'm good with that, kupo."

"I'm sure he'll give you a chance." nodded Gaster as he seemed to had calmed down a bit while he took his time to relax for awhile. It was honestly awhile since he last did so in the Nexus before entering to the Tangled Green with Prometheus leading the way over for them.

Some time it has been..