‟Should we stop by Sans' and buy some carbonated sodas? I don't remember if I left any drink in my abode."

We'll just study and play some games, why even buy soda? Besides, it's bad for your teeth.

‟I'm fine with just water."

‟Hmm, I suppose water will have to suffice…"

‟There's nothing wrong with water, Berdly."

‟Hmm, water is the king of all beverages, with that, I can agree. But for gamers such ourselves, nothing quells the thirst and refills the electrolytes quite like—"

Berdly's senseless monologue was stopped by a series of jingling bells? Oh, mom's calling!

‟—It's for me."

Don't make that face, I know.

‟Hi mom, what is it?"

‟Oh, Noelle, are you busy right now?"

‟Uhm— I guess I have some time. Do you need anything?"

‟Oh, I'm so sorry to call on you like this, dear. Could you fetch a file for me quick?"

‟Uh, sure…did you leave it in your room?"

Mom forgot something? Gosh, I hope she's not overworking herself again…

‟No, not that kind of file. It's a document in my old binders, in the attic."

‟Oh, thatkind of file."

That kind of file means it'll take time to find. There's a reason we moved those binders to the attic. The records office in the mayor's hall couldn't hold any more.

‟Yes, I feel bad to ask you like this, but could you bring it over? I'm held up right now."

‟Alright mom, I'll bring it over."

‟Oh, that'd be great honey. I'll send you the details."

Before I opened my mouth, Berdly was already monologuing— ‟No! You needn't open your mouth, Noelle, for I, have heard everything.
I know we had an 'Epic Gaming sesh' planned, but Noelle, it is not an honorable act to keep you from your dearest family! If duty calls, then games, too, must sadly be put on the backburner of life.
So go! Go, and do what you must! For I, shall game on without you."

You really didn't need to say all that in the street, Berdly. Monster Kid and Snowey heard again.

‟A-alright Berdly, have fun gaming."

‟Oh, you too, Noelle! See you tomorrow!"

I do feel a little bad, Berdly seemed to be excited to play Kart racers again. But, well… we can play anytime, but mom needs help now.

And Berdly's said before he's got loads of 'on-line' friends, so he won't miss me that much, right?

Anyway, let's hurry!


Gosh, it's dusty in here! When was the last time we cleaned this place up?! It's gotta have been longer than a year… we definitely skipped the attic last spring. There's so much old junk around: baby clothes, old toys, picture albums, oh, Dess's wiffle bat!… Who put a pickle jar in here? Who am I kidding? Obviously Dad. It really brings back memories… And, right in the middle, BWAM! A whole heaping stack of cabinets! And this is just the stuff that didn't fit in the records office. I know which letter to search, but there's still a lot of drawers to get through… Well, won't get anywhere by complaining about it!

But even so, who even asked for old land registry records? Don't those expire at some point? …Oh, hm? Something just fell out… It's some photo? Maybe it fell in when mom was changing the framed pictures in her office. She does do that sometimes… This is pretty old. Oh, it's from six years ago! When it snowed in Home-town! We played all morning, then me and Kris got tired and slept through all of Christmas eve at my house. I really was a crybaby back then, thinking about it… Clingy too… Thinking back on it, what a stupid way to miss Christmas Eve! We were pretty dumb ki— Wait a second, is Kris giving me antlers in the picture?! Whuh- Kris! I already had antlers! They'd just grown in, you can see them on my head! Why would he— Dammit Kris, you're always like this! Can't even have a nice picture!

…Well, not always I guess. He's been really… different lately. I thought he was just sick or something, but he genuinely seems to want to be friends with me again… I mean, that's not a bad thing, he seems less of an ass than before, but it makes me weirdly nostalgic… And besides, being with him also lets me be with, S-Susie

N-no! I can't just keep thinking about her… Gosh darn it Noelle, you're not gonna get anywhere like this! You need to confess, and get it over with! I know! I'll confess at the festi- No no no no no nonononono NO! I'd dieif I did that! In front of everyone?! Later! I'm gonna confess after the festival, but I WILL have a good time at the festival with her!

Oh, and with Kris too!… He invited us both, after all. Maybe we can be friends, like before?

Actually, this is a really nice photo, I think Rudy took it. Dess and Asriel are really… uh, themselves in it. And it's probably the only photo of us playing in the snow… did mom leave any picture frames up here? I'll search just in case.

Oh, the file.