[Entranceway IC Inbox]

[mypartnerintime]

[Her voice is light and cheerful on the pre-recorded message.]

Do the thing!

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[mettatonvevo]

[Max's eyes begin to water and Mettaton reaches out and gently wraps an arm around her shoulders, giving her a small squeeze.]

Oh absolutely. If you do it from the heart, it will be. Though if you want any help with putting something up or drawing attention to it, your favorite star is here to lend aid!

[He gives her one of his dazzling smiles.]

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[mypartnerintime]

[It feels like a sweet moment, but for a second she's worried that his little self-centered jokes will kill the mood. Instead she finds it in her to give a small chuckle. More bitter than happy, but that's progress.]

...I guess I'll give you a call if it comes up.

[She pulls away from his one-armed sideways hug, taking a few steps away and breathing out a long sigh, watching the vapor in the air.

She sticks her hands in her pockets and fumbles with them.]

I should probably scoot.

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[mettatonvevo]

[The chuckle is bitter, but it's not completely bad and Mettaton smiles. She pulls out of the hug and Mettaton stands up in turn.]

Very well, dear. I should also be going.

[He gives her another fond and gentle smile.]

Take care of yourself, all right, Max?

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[mypartnerintime]

[She considers not answering, but instead gives a little nod and a forced smile. She has been taking care of herself... in her own way.

She grips the cigarette pack in her pocket, craving one at the moment, and only waiting for Mettaton to leave. She wonders if Chloe ever smoked in the gardens- wonders if the familiar and comforting smell of it will be washed out in the winter air.]

See you around, Mettaton.