Sure enough, the king looked very confused at the discussion of timelines. One giant paw scratched at his head awkwardly as though he was unsure as to what was happening, but he still remained smiling. Patient. As though the longer these two speculated on things, the longer they'd stay.<br/><br/>Timelines may not have been his forte, but he certainly knew a thing or two about taking care of people, and that was where his determination lay.<br/><br/>Aster and Frisk looked like they had both just been through hell and back. He wanted to - no, needed to make sure that they were looked after and cared for.<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>"I...I can't say that I understand what you're saying, but you both look weary. I have been here for many years. I am not about to go anywhere."</strong></span><br/><br/>A warm smile was thrown in Frisk's direction. "<strong><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;">I'll be waiting up ahead. Please. Look after yourselves in the meantime."</span></strong><br/><br/>Then he was gone. A few paces ahead, but giving them both time to adjust.