[Overwhelming was one word for it. And it was, Emet-Selch supposed, all suitably entertaining, which is technically the point of such productions. Even so, his interest had been primarily to see more of his Bonded's life in his strange Underground world, rather than for the content of his individual shows. Without that connection, he doubted he would've given those memories much attention at all.
But since he had been paying attention, he still wasn't entirely sure what to make of Mettaton pretending to harm a human child, before progressing to ineffectually attempting to kill them. He wasn't about to judge him for it, but it had been a little surprising nonetheless.]
It's always possible... and for what it's worth, the only record of your prior self that I witnessed was the one I saw in your presence. And I did make repeated attempts.
[So who knows, maybe the mirror was merciful and only permitted a ghost-memory when Mettaton was there to allow it? That it was otherwise aligned with his desire to keep that part of himself hidden. Why not raise those futile hopes a little.... Also, unashamedly admitting to traipsing through his mirror as though he had any right to its contents. Which he did, because Mettaton was his, memories and all.
Glancing sideways at him, Emet-Selch watches his clear enthusiasm for this subject of performance. And while the idol was generally enthusiastic, or at the very least, excessively optimistic and positive- it was also obvious that this was something of particular interest and value. And while he had no idea how anyone could be so enthusiastic about anything, it wasn't a bad thing to bear witness to, at least in small bursts.
And that Mettaton seemed to be interested in proper theatre rather than just his surreal TV-programming was of slight relief. Or at least, it was something that the Ascian wouldn't mind watching for its own sake.]
Hmm... I must've missed this forbidden production, though I've heard mention of it. A pity I didn't see it- if I was even in the city at the time. Still, there shall be other opportunities. And your current form certainly gives you more options when it comes to expression.
[As sturdy as his box self was, and as nicely as it could be dressed, his EX body did have a number of advantages when it came to acting.]
no subject
But since he had been paying attention, he still wasn't entirely sure what to make of Mettaton pretending to harm a human child, before progressing to ineffectually attempting to kill them. He wasn't about to judge him for it, but it had been a little surprising nonetheless.]
It's always possible... and for what it's worth, the only record of your prior self that I witnessed was the one I saw in your presence. And I did make repeated attempts.
[So who knows, maybe the mirror was merciful and only permitted a ghost-memory when Mettaton was there to allow it? That it was otherwise aligned with his desire to keep that part of himself hidden. Why not raise those futile hopes a little.... Also, unashamedly admitting to traipsing through his mirror as though he had any right to its contents. Which he did, because Mettaton was his, memories and all.
Glancing sideways at him, Emet-Selch watches his clear enthusiasm for this subject of performance. And while the idol was generally enthusiastic, or at the very least, excessively optimistic and positive- it was also obvious that this was something of particular interest and value. And while he had no idea how anyone could be so enthusiastic about anything, it wasn't a bad thing to bear witness to, at least in small bursts.
And that Mettaton seemed to be interested in proper theatre rather than just his surreal TV-programming was of slight relief. Or at least, it was something that the Ascian wouldn't mind watching for its own sake.]
Hmm... I must've missed this forbidden production, though I've heard mention of it. A pity I didn't see it- if I was even in the city at the time. Still, there shall be other opportunities. And your current form certainly gives you more options when it comes to expression.
[As sturdy as his box self was, and as nicely as it could be dressed, his EX body did have a number of advantages when it came to acting.]