Valari hadn't seen her parents since her accident a few days ago. She guessed the investigation was still taking place. Her broken ribs still hurt but maybe if she ignored it long enough she could sneak outside to Mount Ebott and-
Before she could leave her hospital bed, a reptile-like monster wearing a nurse uniform entered the room. They weren't the same as the one from the other day, as this one was green and slightly taller. They did a gesture with their hand and glowing letters appeared out of thin air between them, reading : "Human sign language and monster sign language are different. Guess I'll do the next best thing."
The human child nodded more instinctively than out of a conscious effort to communicate. The monster nurse took it as a cue to continue.
"Alphys told me to check in on you", they spelt out next. The magic letters vanished to be replaced by "she was the one driving the car."
Valari nodded again with slightly more conviction.
"She really wants to help you but cannot get you or us monsters in trouble."
She stared down at the bed cover beneath her. The monster used their healing magic on her ; it wasn't enough to completely fix her up, but it would help her recover faster. Just like that one fox-like monster (also a nurse) had done the day before. Then more magic letters appeared :
"Help will come. But don't try anything before you're fully healed."
They promised to check up on her from time to time, then left. Valari wondered if they were related to Alphys (that was her name, right?) and how exactly the latter was planning to help. At least now she knew the yellow lizard hadn't forgotten about her.
Knowing she had allies in this world gave her the courage to continue on.
[Really short chapter again, sorry. But at least you know how Valari's doing. ^^]