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[aspearation]

[ Wherever Undyne is, there's a good view of the lake. She's had her ups and downs lately, but at the moment, she's looking very up, with a grin of excessively sharp and almost shark-like teeth. ]

So ALASTAIR doesn't want to lead us. Or help us out on missions. Or do anything even a little bit helpful for us! Maybe if they did, people wouldn't end up dead.

[ There's an I told you so in there somewhere, though she's probably not alone. After talking to Uruz and some of the other more tenured ALASTAIR employees, it seems like they're on their own to keep things together from now on. Those evaluations stung her hard, because she knows she can be part of something better. But this isn't the Underground, and King Asgore's not here to call the shots. And if ALASTAIR won't do it either, then who will? ]

So that means we have to help ourselves. We're gonna have to find a better way of making decisions as a unit. If everyone just does whatever they want, then we're going to keep getting a 6 out of 10! I want 10 out of 10 next time, or maybe even 11 out of 10!

If we work together, we can make it happen and get perfect marks. So, let's hear it! I know there are some other leader types out there. Wasn't someone else asking about that before?! But I already know how I'd do it, but I wanna know how you would do it!

[ Well. It's worthy a try, anyway. If nothing else, Papyrus will probably be proud of her... ]

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[aspearation]

...what do you have in mind??

[ This is kind of putting her on the spot! Even though she... put herself on the spot. ]

[heavyhitter]

Oh, you know, not too much, just a quick kiss. [ it is basically her default request from anyone attractive, this is fine right?? ]

[aspearation]

[ Okay listen Ramir, you don't look like a small, nerdy lizard, so unless you're wearing a human suit or something like that, this had better be a joke.

But she can't back down either, because backing down isn't an option! There's a lengthier delay before she comes back again. ]

That's fine by me, because you're gonna lose anyway! Kitchen in 5 minutes!!

[ It is not fine by her, and it's probably a good thing she's not broadcasting by video for this. ]

[heavyhitter]

[ she is SO CONFIDENT IN THIS, she hasn't run into anyone stronger than her yet. easy win. (hopefully.) ]

Yep, sure. See you soon.

[ And she'll be in the kitchen casually leaned up against one of the walls, looking sooooo confident It's disgusting. As soon as Undyne is in sight: ] Heeey, you showed up! Ready to get embarrassed?

[aspearation]

[ Of course she showed up, and she's ready to win. Mostly, she has to win because this is going to be embarrassing in lots of ways if she doesn't.

But of course she's going to win. ]

Only if you're ready to lose! You can still back out if you want. I won't hold it against you!

[heavyhitter]

[ She pushes off from her lean, headed in the most casual stroll in the world toward one of the tables. ]

Yeah, nah. I'm good. [ And with a lazy (but curious) glance over: ] So what're your stakes?

[aspearation]

[ Undyne, meanwhile, is all bravado and strutting and... mostly trying to tell herself she's going to win because it's going to be embarrasing and uncomfortable in more ways than one if she doesn't. ]

If I win, you have to do 100 laps around the castle, and tell everyone you run into that I beat you! Even if you already told them once!

[ Actually, she couldn't really think of anything that would benefit her, so she came up with that on the way down to the kitchen. Taking a seat at the table, she leans in and slams her elbow down on the table. ]

I'm not gonna go easy on you, just because you're human.

[heavyhitter]

[ Ugh, 100 laps. There's no way. She'd do, like, maybe 5 tops, then suddenly "remember" that she's not actually a woman of honor at all and go off to find something better to do. She briefly makes a face, which fades out again as she settles herself at one of the tables. ]

Good, I like it that way. [ That goes with a wink. You know, just to reestablish dominance here. She drops her elbow onto the table top. ] And I'm not gonna go easy on you just because you've got cute ears.

[aspearation]

[ All Undyne needed to know was that her demand hit the mark, for as impromptu as it was, and she regains a measure of confidence that outweighs the awkwardness.

Clasping Ramir's hand, and adjusting her chair to brace herself, she gives her best intimidating grin. ]

Fins</>! But fine by me. On three? One, two... three!

[heavyhitter]

[ Fins, whatever. Ramir grins back, a little less toothy, but trying just about as hard for intimidating.

On three she starts pushing — not quite as hard as she can yet, but to get a feel for Undyne's strength. She doesn't look that strong... but then, neither does Ramir. She approaches with a reasonable caution. ]

[aspearation]

[ Undyne, on the other hand, is not that smart. Is this all the human has to offer? She puts all the strength of someone who likes to suplex boulders for fun into her effort, intent on overpowering Ramir straight off and ending this as quickly as possible. The faster she's done with it, the sooner she can get on with her day, and she grits her teeth in a cocky sneer.

It's just that easy, right? ]

[heavyhitter]

[ Aw, the cocky sneer is so cute. The big teeth are so cute. What a great whatever-she-is. Fish monster. Ramir grins right back and, just as her hand starts to dip down toward her side, pushes harder. Her teeth grit as she puts more into it, finally focusing on pushing down Undyne's hand now that she's gotten a feel for what she's working with. ]

[aspearation]

[ If Undyne had actually been expecting something like that, she might have put up more of a fight straight off. Instead, she just gives an undignified squawk because it catches her off guard, and the tables are flipped-- proverbially, for now.

Not for lack of effort, but her arm's already halfway to her side of the table, and it's not looking good for her. It only serves to make her nervous, and any hope she had at concentration flits out the door. ]

[heavyhitter]

[ God, she loves when things go her way. And it's looking pretty good right now, so she figures she can drag this out a little more. She keeps a little strength in reserve, to keep their hands hovering about where they are, halfway to victory. ]

Jeez, look at this. [ Her voice is a little strained, but she still manages cocky. ] It's like you want that losing kiss.

[aspearation]

Hell no! If I wanted to kiss anyone I'd just do it!

[ No she wouldn't.

She would, however, consider breaking the table to try and throw the game. They'd have to start over, and she wouldn't be so distracted...

The more she thinks about trying to win, the less likely it becomes. She wouldn't be struggling as much if it weren't for her lack of concentration, but here they are and she's not doing a very good job at gaining any traction. ]

[heavyhitter]

[ Ramir, meanwhile, has totally got this. Her grin just sharpens as she presses harder still, finally working Undyne's hand down to the tabletop inch by wavering inch, until finally there's a final thump. And without meeting a beat she woops, taking her hand back to shoot both of them up into the air. ]

Yeah! Fucking nailed it!

[aspearation]

Argh!

[ If only she had tried harder from the start! This human was stronger than she looked (like Undyne was one to talk) and under any other circumstance, she would have been impressed. Instead, she just scowls, baring her teeth, and pulling her hand away. Pushing back her chair, she stands, and crosses her arms over her chest. ]

Alright. Alright then, you win.

[ The most reluctant concession in the face of clear defeat that Oska has ever seen. ]

[heavyhitter]

[ But a concession nonetheless! There's always a chance someone will try to claim cheating, deal's off, whatever. Or maybe Ramir just knows a lot of sore losers. She stands and ducks around the edge of the table, looking smug. ]

Alright, c'mere, I'm collecting my prize.

[aspearation]

[ She's frustrated for another hot second, and she does debate trying to discredit it, but as Ramir stands too, she just smirks. ]

Alright. Come get it.

[ Undyne continues to stand there, staring down the six or so inches between them. It's just enough to put her out of natural reach. Sure, there's probably ways around that, but it's all she can do to retain some of her pride. ]

[heavyhitter]

[ Oh, is this how they're gonna play it. Ramir's lips quirk as she stops right in front of her, either irritation or amusement. Maybe it's both. ]

Yeah, uh huh, get down here. That's part of it.

[aspearation]

Nope. You didn't say anything about that. You want a kiss? Come get it.

[ Yeah, she's feeling pretty smug, despite her loss. It probably won't last long, so she'd better enjoy it while she can. ]

[heavyhitter]

[ She expected something like that. She lifts a hand aimed for the back of Undyne's head; it's totally sexy and romantic to just tug someone down into reach, right? It better be, that's the goal here. ]

[aspearation]

[ Clever girl. What was supposed to be a scoff comes out as a weird and awkward choked noise as she's pulled down, and she's not quick enough to pull herself away. ]

[heavyhitter]

[ Nice. Ramir doesn't waste any time. She leans up quick, presses a kiss to Undyne's blue cheek, and darts away again with a triumphant cackle. ]

[aspearation]

[ Undyne was bracing herself for the worst.

What she got was adorable, and that's even worse than the worst. She doesn't even think to say anything or follow or protest or yell. Her train of thought comes to a very abrupt and screeching halt, as train operator leaps down to start trying to clear away debris from the tracks, in a very elaborate metaphor to explain why she just stands there with a dumb stare on her face and her jaw hanging. Don't mind her, she's just going to stand there for a few minutes, and rub at her cheek, and contend with this unsettling mix of bitterness and endearment. ]