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[lingeringhope]

[Hope's voice is clear and clipped.]

If you would like to leave a message, you may do so here. I can't promise to respond. I have many demands on my time, and this sort of thing is far down the list. Still, if you would like to, you may.

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[sciencelizard]

[She nods, sort of like how a kid would when they're being scolded for bringing home a cat and hiding it under her bed. As if it was that simple, huh?]

I'm sorry. They're going to help. I know they will. I, I k-know it's hard for you to trust me now, probably, but I promise. I'm doing everything I can to help. It was important you, uhm, you knew. Before it all happened.

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[lingeringhope]

Thank you for telling me. I do appreciate that, at least. You did not have to, but you did.

I hope that they do help.

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[sciencelizard]

They will.

[Alphys tries to sound as definitive as she can, and in fact, puffs up her chest a little and tries to straighten her back.]

I hope that they will.

[It feels rude to have imposed just like this, and that's about as far as her confidence will take her, so she shrinks back a bit right after.]

D-Do you, uh, need anything, while I'm here, or...

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[lingeringhope]

Thank you for asking, but I do not. You are welcome to stay as long as you wish, however.

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[sciencelizard]

Right, I... thank you.

[At least he doesn't hate her, probably. Maybe. He isn't forcing her out.]

I won't make you take c-care of me, but uhm... good luck. Getting ready.

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[lingeringhope]

Good luck to you as well, Alphys.