<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>"Of course little one!" </strong></span>The huge monster seemed to brighten a little at the idea of the pair staying for some time,<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong> "You both may rest here until you are satisfied!"</strong></span><br/><br/>He seemed more than pleased at finally being able to make them tea, and feed them cake. There was absolutely nothing malicious about his manner or his tone in the slightest. Unlike the Toriel of the previous world, this Asgore seemed genuinely keen on keeping people safe and away from harm.<br/><br/>Upon hearing Aster's question, those massive shoulders slumped a little and the ex-King sighed deeply. These two were not people he could lie to, or hide something from. He needed to just admit the truth.<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>"I...well...where to start?"</strong></span><br/><br/>It seemed his first start was to cut the pair another slice of pie and refill their cups. Then he sat back, heaving yet another great sigh and pulling the large chair closer. There was sadness in his eyes, as though the very memory hurt him, but he managed to growl,<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>"Long ago, my wife - the Queen - decreed that all humans must die should they fall down here. I did not - no, could not - agree to such terms and so I left my position of King and exiled myself to these ruins. All humans who venture out from here die. I have seen it happen time and time again. If the Royal Guard does not get them, then Toriel kills them herself."</strong></span><br/><br/>He gazed into his own cup,<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>"I have tried so many times to stop it. Tried to keep those children and humans here but...well...as you can see, I live here alone..."</strong></span>