"hnnnn!" Toriel groaned as she carried a single arm chair through the open doors of her home. The white carpeted floors of her house and illuminated walls made it seem like she was walking on sunlight itself which was helpful, but didn't change the fact that the chair was heavy! She quickly rounded the corner to a fully furnished living room and plopped the chair down right in front of the fireplace, giving it a few nudges this way and that until it was perfect. Then, with a sigh of relief, Toriel fell backwards into the chair herself a small smile growing on her face, it was finally done. What was once a cave fit for a family of bats was now a delightful paradise that the monster could call her home. She noted that the walls were a little bare, and there were still a lot of her things she hadn't gotten to bring with her before leaving, but the groundwork was at least done. How long had that been, a few days? Toriel hadn't seemed to notice being fueled by sheer determination to get the job done, but the work quickly took its toll the longer she sat down.
"Ahh...I haven't moved like that since I was a child myself- oh oh oh! My back!"
Cracking her spine, Toriel winced slightly at the pain and then recomposed herself.
"Well...Lets just say that this is the last time I'll take on a project like that on my own."
Letting her aching muscles and bones slowly be embraced by the old armchair, Toriel let a wave of tranquility wash over her that she had not felt in a long time. It was beautiful how peaceful it was now that Toriel had a decent place to live in, and no one around for miles to disturb her. All that was in the past could finally be left in the past as she started her life anew with this home to kick things off! But the longer she sat there, the more she began to wonder. What was to happen now? How was she going to start her life over? Let alone spend her time here? She didn't have any books to read, save for her journal she brought with her and for once she did not have anyone to take care of or rule over. No responsibilities. No worries. It was strange for Toriel, strange enough to keep her from sitting in the chair for very long.
Raising back to her feet she stepped outside of the home, the silence of the morning was as beautiful as could be. Birds chirping, gusts faintly blowing and...ribbits? Her eyebrow cocked up as she heard the sound of a frog ribbiting in the distance, until her eyes spotted the source of the noise. A tiny frog monster seemed to have found Toriel's home and was slowly approaching her. She welcomed the frog warily.
*Oh? Could it be that you are here to welcome me to the neighborhood little frog? It must seem strange that a structure like this would appear from nowhere. I haven't intruded on your home have I!?
Toriel said the last bit with worry but the frog simply looked idly at Toriel. It had no idea what she was saying but felt that Toriel was polite anyway.
"Ribbit. Ribbit." (You seem to be a polite monster. My family and I saw your boat come in a few weeks ago but refrained from approaching you until the sounds died down. Welcome to the Ruins.)
Toriel was slightly shocked at the level of intelligence coming from this small frog. From what it sounded like there were a few other frogs living in this area as well and this must be the leader, attempting to make peace with Toriel for both of their sakes. Did this mean they did not recognize who Toriel was?
*You are most gracious kind frog. But...I have to ask...Do you know who I am?
"Ribbit" (I have not had the pleasure, my name is Froggit, as are my wife's name and my four children.)
She smiled at hearing this. After going so long without any monster interaction it was wonderful to have a pleasant conversation with a stranger. Toriel really would get to make her fresh start here after all. Behind Froggit, Toriel could see a few other frogs looming in this distance. They seemed determined to make sure Toriel was a friend before making their approach.
*Words cannot express how grateful I am to meet all of you. My name is Toriel and I mean you all no harm. If you would like, please come inside! I could whip up some pie and we could get to know each other better.
"Ribbit. Ribribit." (On behalf of the froggits we thank you for the offer but respectfully decline. Our amphibious bodies harbor secretions that would damage your home. However, if you plan to live here, there are a few things you should know.)
*Oh? And what would that be?
"Ribbit Ribit Riiiibribit" (Along with my family the whimsun family reside among the autumn leaves. They are a shy and delicate monster. Please refrain from stepping on the leaves and, should you encounter one, please show them mercy. They mean you no harm. If you need help gathering food, you can meet us every morning at the pond to catch flies. There is a special technique to get them to come out that we can show you. Finally, while the vegatoids may seem frightening at first glance, do not fear them as they mean you no harm and their green vegetables are simply divine. We welcome you to the ruins, Toriel please seek us out if you need any assistance.)
With that the Frog nodded its head and hopped away to go be with the rest of its family who all hopped away back to the river. She was not ready to try eating flies just yet but the need for food was very real and she was more than grateful that the Froggit family accepted Toriel into their community so easily. Armed with this knowledge, Toriel would spend the next few weeks learning the lay of the land, becoming closer with its inhabitants and building a living for herself in this new secluded paradise.
But what does F4 stand for?