[Emet-Selch had certainly noticed that something more had been off regarding Mettaton's mood and behavior. Even without the Bond it would've been a difficult thing to miss, and with it, nigh inescapable.
Not that this had led the Ascian to actually ask about it. At first, he waited to see whether it would either smooth itself out on its own, or for Mettaton to tell him what the problem was- but then neither of those things occurred. And he was quite hard to pin down to inquire (sure, he could've just messaged him as Mettaton had, and if too many more days had gone by without a word, he would've gotten around to it, but still--).
When the message finally comes there's no question as to this being the thing that's been bothering him. It's also entirely clear what part of his history he's referring to.]
Who?
[And equally as important:]
Do you think they've told anyone?
[Not, 'do you think they will'. Which, while still a relevant question, doesn't cover the core of the issue: someone else knowing in the first place.]
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Not that this had led the Ascian to actually ask about it. At first, he waited to see whether it would either smooth itself out on its own, or for Mettaton to tell him what the problem was- but then neither of those things occurred. And he was quite hard to pin down to inquire (sure, he could've just messaged him as Mettaton had, and if too many more days had gone by without a word, he would've gotten around to it, but still--).
When the message finally comes there's no question as to this being the thing that's been bothering him. It's also entirely clear what part of his history he's referring to.]
Who?
[And equally as important:]
Do you think they've told anyone?
[Not, 'do you think they will'. Which, while still a relevant question, doesn't cover the core of the issue: someone else knowing in the first place.]