[He can't help but lean his head into Emet-Selch's fingers. Getting his ears rubbed, as odd as it was to have them in the first place, is undeniably pleasant. Even more so when somebody else is the one doing it. His eyelid lifts a crack, and he smiles dimly at him.
This confirms that Emet-Selch fell at their hands... collectively, somehow. He doesn't quite understand the concept of the Warrior of Light, but it doesn't change that he can comprehend them all having a hand in it.
Yet, they're Bonded, all of them. Emet-Selch to Irhya, K'rihnn, and Mira. What an arrangement Mettaton came into, a man Bonded to people who kill him exclusively. If all three of these Warriors of Light sought the Ascian out and Bonded with him anyway (and he has a feeling they were the initiators), they, too, must all feel he's worth it. Not just Mira. It feels more impossible yet to change Emet-Selch's fate, if even his killers felt like that. Though Mettaton holds out for... something. That possibility that things could go differently.]
How haunting.
[That's Emet-Selch's future outside of Aefenglom. It can't be much to look forward to. He's reminded of his own hand against the back of the Ascian's head, and he runs his fingers through his hair rhythmically. Though Emet-Selch didn't give him a kiss this time (to Mettaton's slight disappointment; he's something of a romantic), the idol appreciates their closeness regardless and lets his lips brush against his.]
But you chose to Bond with them regardless. [People who probably all possess the souls he said he found grotesque... This is such a conflicting look!] Well. I hope four hasn't been taxing... Since I know the limit's three. Because I'm not allowing our Bond to be abolished, nor annulled. You won't be leaving me, Hades, darling.
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This confirms that Emet-Selch fell at their hands... collectively, somehow. He doesn't quite understand the concept of the Warrior of Light, but it doesn't change that he can comprehend them all having a hand in it.
Yet, they're Bonded, all of them. Emet-Selch to Irhya, K'rihnn, and Mira. What an arrangement Mettaton came into, a man Bonded to people who kill him exclusively. If all three of these Warriors of Light sought the Ascian out and Bonded with him anyway (and he has a feeling they were the initiators), they, too, must all feel he's worth it. Not just Mira. It feels more impossible yet to change Emet-Selch's fate, if even his killers felt like that. Though Mettaton holds out for... something. That possibility that things could go differently.]
How haunting.
[That's Emet-Selch's future outside of Aefenglom. It can't be much to look forward to. He's reminded of his own hand against the back of the Ascian's head, and he runs his fingers through his hair rhythmically. Though Emet-Selch didn't give him a kiss this time (to Mettaton's slight disappointment; he's something of a romantic), the idol appreciates their closeness regardless and lets his lips brush against his.]
But you chose to Bond with them regardless. [People who probably all possess the souls he said he found grotesque... This is such a conflicting look!] Well. I hope four hasn't been taxing... Since I know the limit's three. Because I'm not allowing our Bond to be abolished, nor annulled. You won't be leaving me, Hades, darling.