[It is confirmation that isn't truly necessary, for Mettaton is entirely correct in his assessment. Yet it has been offered to him in the form of a question, and so he gives the answer that Mettaton already knows.]
...I do.
[The simple admission hangs in the air, amplified by the acoustics of the stage.]
It may bring him greater sadness, to be reminded of that which he is yet unable to return to. However, I think he will think of it anyway. [At this, he lowers his head, masked gaze settling on his small friend.] He's very sentimental, you know.
[Sentimental, and perhaps somewhat prone to long stretches of contemplation that can all too easily lead to brooding.]
That is why I placed this here for him. For him to take comfort, if he might take comfort in it, or to provide a focus during those times he cannot help thinking of home. Either way, it is here if he wishes to come... and if he wishes not to come, he need not linger here. Even with the rebirth of theater yet in its infancy, there are more than a few places to which he may go if he desires to enjoy a performance.
I am so sorry for the cliffhanger!
...I do.
[The simple admission hangs in the air, amplified by the acoustics of the stage.]
It may bring him greater sadness, to be reminded of that which he is yet unable to return to. However, I think he will think of it anyway. [At this, he lowers his head, masked gaze settling on his small friend.] He's very sentimental, you know.
[Sentimental, and perhaps somewhat prone to long stretches of contemplation that can all too easily lead to brooding.]
That is why I placed this here for him. For him to take comfort, if he might take comfort in it, or to provide a focus during those times he cannot help thinking of home. Either way, it is here if he wishes to come... and if he wishes not to come, he need not linger here. Even with the rebirth of theater yet in its infancy, there are more than a few places to which he may go if he desires to enjoy a performance.