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All is quiet and dark.
A rare occurrence, considering my existence so far. The only thing I can sense is the sound of the ocean and the waves of the dark, echoing beyond my ethereal hearing. My light glows, bathing the area around me in pure light. Then, I hear a familiar yet mysterious voice.
Are you there?
I bob up and down, my light brightening a bit. I’m happy to hear him again.
Excellent, it seems we are… connected.
In that case we may
Begin
The void opens up to blue echoes of blue, waves crashing in and out. I’d be startled if I had a body.
First, you must create a vessel.
If I had eyes, I’d widen them. The only vessels I’ve ever had were ones given to me. I’ve never even had a body. Even my first vessel wasn’t truly mine…
It seems you are
Excited.
Excellent, very excellent.
First, you must choose a head you’d prefer.
Rows upon rows of different gray heads are shown to me, I flip through them eagerly, eventually picking on one. It has long black hair, just under where its shoulders would be.
Second, select the torso you’d prefer.
I am then shown different gray torsos, each with their own clothing. I flip through them before eventually settling on one. It has a white and grey sweater, with a full cloak. It’s pulled only halfway in front of them, probably so I can see the other changes I’m making. How thoughtful.
Thirdly, select the legs you prefer.
I internally laugh as the first four legs are entirely the same. I click what seem to be long combat boots with gray socks.
Wonderful, just wonderful. Now design the personality of your vessel…
I pause, not realizing I would be giving it a personality. The idea is appealing to an extent, but also makes me feel guilty.
Do not worry, it will not be adverse to your control. Similar to Frisk, in a way.
I would wince if I could, I did not expect to be reminded of… them.
Apologies, Angel.
I did not think that would make it
worse.
I knew he didn’t mean it like that. Gaster was always bad with emotions.
Indeed.
Now…
What is your favorite food?
-Sweet
-Soft
-Savory
-Salty
-Pain
-Cold
For a second, I thought he was fucking with me, however I realize that it made sense after a second. It was just a really odd way of saying cold foods and spicy foods. I pick pain.
What is your favorite blood type?
-A
-AB
-B
-C
-D
Now I know he is fucking with me. I jokingly picked D for no reason because I thought it was funny to have a D blood type.
What color does it like the most?
-Red
-Gr-
redredredredredredredredredredred-
Ah, of course. Why would I ask? Very well.
Please give it a gift.
-Kindness
-Mind
-Ambition
-Integrity
-Voice
No determination?
Ah, of course.
No, this is a gift for them, not you.
…Voice
It's given a mouth, in a straight line similar to… them.
Of course.
How do you feel about your creation? (It will not hear)
…Love
Have you answered honestly?
Yes!
You acknowledge the possibility of pain and seizure?
-Yes
-No
I look at the message with confusion. It was so out of place and ominous. I pick no out of unease.
Very well…
What is its name?
I pause for a second, my first impulse is to name it “FRISK” but… The idea makes me feel sad, like I just picked at a long closed wound. It deserves better than that.
“VESS”
Very
original.
I pout, mentally. I’m not good with names, okay?
I merely
jest
Now, what is
its creator’s name?
I pause, what is my name? I never really had one. I named myself ‘Chara’ at first but that name was being given, it is not mine.
…
“Angel”
Of course
Of course
“Angel”
Thank you for your time…
Your wonderful creation will now be-
The void around me goes black, like another presence barged in with no regard for anyone else besides themselves. I can feel it, my vessel- no -creation being stolen from me, yanked away and dragged into the abyss.
“Will now be discarded.”
No.
“No one gets to choose who they are in this world.”
“Your name is…”
I REFUSE.
My form shoots towards my vessel, I can feel the presence startle the moment I slam into its chest. I can feel myself falling down further
And further…
And further…
.
..
…
….
…..
It seems
we have been…
interrupted
All I see is black, endless void black. It’s even emptier than the void I was in before. It’s cold, a cold I can feel, I’d be excited if I were anywhere else…
I apologize. I did not foresee this.
You will be going to a
very
very
bad place.
And because of that
I will give you something.
Something to help you.
I slowly open my eyes, seeing… a list of options…
Pick two gifts to help you on your way.
-Fighting
-Magic
-Equipment
-Senses
-Protection
-Determination
Determination and Magic.
Ah.
Of course.
Very well.
May your light shine brightly and your magic flow freely.
I feel myself
Land