Chapter 99:Puppets and Hourglasses

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"That's not what I mean."He says

"Then what do you mean?"I ask

"You seem so nice and...not like that all happened. After all that, how do you keep moving forward instead of giving up?"He asks

"A few reasons. I'm not a quitter. I imagine the joy of proving my enemies wrong and overcoming the problem. I do not let those times define me, at least try not to. I focus on the good times, the bright side the best I can. And if those don't work, well, I think of someone who cares about me and depends on me. I imagine what may happen if I suddenly give up and how it will affect them. It would be like giving up on them."I explain

"Really?"He asks

"Try it."I tell him

He nods.

He sits beside me and is silent for a few moments.

"How exactly do I try it?"He asks

"Think of someone you love who depends on you and loves you."I tell him

He nods. We sit there silent, I am doing the same.

"I got someone in mind, now what?"He asks me 

"Picture yourself with them. Try to feel the joy that they bring to you."I tell him

He nods. A smile comes to his face. I focus and do the same way of thinking. I chuckle from the memories.

"Now, subsitute them into the question. Instead of 'Can I give up' think, for a moment, can I give up on them, him, her, whoever it is. Whatever is the answer to that question usually gives me the same answer for giving up at all."I say

"What's your answer?"He asks

I look in front of us. I see the code has taken form according to our thinking. I smile.

"Look ahead and I think you'll get the answer."I say

He looks ahead.

"Ah, so a no."He says

"Got that right. You?"I ask

"Nuh-uh. Not on him or anyone."He says

He thinks for a moment

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He thinks for a moment. He is silent for two moments. He gets up and paces for three. He sits down again and is silent for four or more.

"That being said.....Can you do me a favor?"He asks

"Sure thing."I say

"Depending on what happens, if either of us find a way out of here, can we protect the other's beloved? Like if I get out, I'll protect your friends and family. E!Gaster, ehhhh, not so much. Whatever it takes to keep them safe for you. But if you get out, can you....?"He asks

"Protect Suave, Jasper and Encre. Got it. Of course I will, Fallacy. You have my word."I say

"Are you sure? I don't want to ask for so much in a situation like this."He says

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