Me: This kinda continues... *loud bickering in the distance*

Shamir: ...the precedent drabble. *sighs*

Me: Shamir, do you think you can handle this?

Shamir: Take note. It's the first time I'm honest with myself...*exhales* I HAVE NO IDEA!

Me: ...Something tells me you'll find a way to handle it.

Shamir: If you say so. *gently rubs his forehead* I frankly doubt it.

Me: I'm sorry that the drabble looks so short.

Drabble...commence!

PAWS OF A FATHER

Their argument could be heard throughout Waterfall, and while Shamir shook his head in disbelief, he knew that in some way or another their dispute had to cease. He was also feeling a little guilty for ruining Alphys's evening out, but he wanted to bond with Undyne in some way - and not while training - while also trying to bond with Alphys. "Arguing like this will not help, and it will lead to something worse." the jaguar thought as his hind legs were leaving clear pawprints in the humid grass. "If anything, I have to stop it before it escalates into a full-fledged fight."

He stopped in front of the large door, the verbal blows still going on until he pounded somewhat heavy on the door - only to distrupt the bickering -, and folded his arms in expectation. His face showed a myriad of emotions, like sadness, anger, and disbelief - but only for a moment, as he wasn't willing to put these feelings upfront, - and quickly buried them under a stern, but somewhat neutral expression, an expression Undyne was greeted with as she opened the door. Her face betrayed sadness and frustration, as the argument, so far, led nowhere - there wasn't any possibility for the two sisters to concede - but Shamir was willing to find a way to make them stop this nonsensical fight they were having.

"Hi, Shamir." Undyne said, with a hint of sorrow in her voice. "Come in."

"I could hear your argument throughout Waterfall." he deadpanned. "I believe I have heard every single word you two have exchanged, since I left the Royal Guards' quarters."

"I'm sorry for that." the fish monster apologized, "We...are not done yet."

"I have to bear the brunt of Alphys' argument too, Undyne. After all, we both pulled the prank on them..." Shamir sighed. "I admit, a part of me wanted a little payback for all the times Sans pranked me. But, seeing them like this..."

"Yeah." Undyne hung her head low in shame, while the jaguar couldn't resist seeing her so heartbroken.

"Let's just focus on making this right, okay?" Shamir said with a calm voice.

The two of them walked in silence down the large hallway, up until the living room, where Alphys stood on their purple couch with her arms folded. Her eyes set on the jaguar in anger as he entered the room with Undyne, fury bottling itself up in her gaze, while Shamir was more preoccupied in taking a seat for himself in the opposite armchair. The small lizard stared at him in fury, but the jaguar wasn't flinching at all before the sight - he knew that Alphys was ready to serve him the same arguments she dished out on Undyne - and raised his paw to silence her from uttering those words.

"Listen to me, Alphys," he started saying in a baritonal, yet stern voice, "I have heard enough since I came down from the quarters. Every single word, and while I am aware you are willing to dish out the same reasons for why our prank was completely stupid..." Shamir paused, "I am here to call for a truce."

"Why would you ask for this?" she said, anger audible in her tone, "You two have done the most irresponsible thing I've ever seen!"

"Undyne was simply afraid of losing you," Shamir shook his head, "and I don't know why she said that - but her fear is a serious one."

"No, it's completely stupid! That would've never happened, she knows how much I love her!"

"She is still very much afraid, even if she tries to play it cool and stay strong." the jaguar raised his paw in a defensive manner. "Please, your fighting needs to cease. There will be no solution if you keep screaming at each other, blaming one another for everything. To each, their own responsability, and I expect to see you sharing some deep apologies to one another. You are sisters..." he paused, "If you are going to fight over petty things, you're going to forget how it is to forgive."

"Don't expect me to forgive either of you too soon." Alphys huffed. "And you," she stared at Undyne, "you're lucky his words got through to me."

"I have something to tell you both." Shamir said. "During the past days I've been spending with you..." he paused, placing his paw over the blue Delta Rune, "I feel like I have grown a couple notches closer to you. But it's a small progress I cherish with all my heart."

"Why, Shamir?" Alphys raised an eyebrow in questioning.

"Because you two are starting to melt my heart and..." he looked away as he tried not to lose his composure, "...and I often see you as my daughters."

"You do?" Undyne's eyes widened in surprise. "Since when, eh?"

"Let's just say it's been a while since the idea came into my mind and heart." the jaguar let a smile worm on his face.

"Well, Dad, maybe you can keep Undyne from pranking me further?" Alphys chuckled, her anger still present, but not like before.

"Of course, Alphy." he replied casually, "Come here, dear." Shamir added as he opened his large, furred arms.

At first, Alphys was quite reluctant to give in to the offer of hug Shamir called out, but she had to concede - his words really hit home, figuring she must've been a little too harsh with Undyne, - and walked in the hug, as the jaguar nuzzled the top of her head, while Undyne was content to watch everything unfolding with a smile on her face. A part of her was grateful that he was able to tone down her sister's rage with good words, instead of shouting angrily like she did, and another was gloating a little at the thought he could be their father, even if most monsters were not completely agreeing with what he did sometimes.

Shamir broke the hug for a moment, to take Undyne in a hug too, making the latter's gaze soften from the emotion, as the jaguar was giving out an aura of calm and peace. The two sisters exchanged a harsh look towards one another, aware that their fight would spark again should anything of a similar caliber happen, while Shamir was somehow ready to take in tow the idea that he will be a father figure for the two.

"They are smart and give out everything they can to progress in their way..." he thought as he kept them in his embrace, "while Undyne is learning how to become a better warrior, Alphys tries her best to become a better scientist. I trust Sans on the latter...as well as the fact that he is with her. I have nothing against them dating, as long as neither go overboard, don't they?" his smile widened as he broke the hug.

"So..." Undyne chuckled, "you feel okay with calling you...Daddy?"

"It's somewhat curious for me," Shamir admitted, a little embarassed, "but with daughters like you, I am okay with it."

"Good to know." Alphys said, as she smiled towards the jaguar, "That means you really want to look after us."

"Of course I do," the jaguar said, honesty ringing in his voice. "we are family, after all."

And so, Shamir had a family of his own, making them realize that their minor disputes could be healthy, but they shouldn't make out of them a huge deal.

His experience in parenthood was just beginning, and he was ready for it...

"It's a small progress I cherish with all my heart..."