With limited numbers and having been trapped, Monsters had to find ways of dealing with things without violence and pain. Hugs and talking, comforting words and good food just came to be the norm. Mostly thanks to his parents as King and Queen. They set an example and with Asriel could live by it. At least, as long as he was alive. Asriel liked hugs. It was nice to wrap his arms around someone and to have that comfort returned. He didn't squeeze hard or try to keep Frisk close. He wanted to make sure they could pull away at any moment.

He had asked why they went to Mt. Ebbot and received silence and a look that told him to let it go. So he had and hadn't thought of asking again. It wasn't his place to ask but he was sure it was bad. He would do his best to be a good friend. A friend they could count on. A friend that wouldn't disappear. For as long as he could.

"Yeah. It's okay. I'll be okay."