Irritating, and it would be even more so if he knew what Mettaton was thinking at first. Of course that’s not what he meant. It isn’t all about Mettaton—the other one wouldn’t be this way.

But the other one is actually a friend, and has always been generally kind and helpful... he squashes his flicker of annoyance and just looks weary instead.

[You don’t sound so sure. Why don’t you?]