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The Multiverse is a wonderful place, or so everyone says.

But what was there to like really?

Error and Fresh couldn't say.

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Error was trapped in oblivion for so long, with nothing but his loathing of everything that was taken away from him, he worked so hard for far too long to get the perfect ending, and despite it all, he still lost it, apparently not deserving it.

At least that's what some of the voices that started yelling without end kept saying.

Error couldn't say himself, as he doesn't really remember his past anymore.

All he could think now was how the endless white was seriously hurting his eyes and how he wanted the never ending chatter to shut up and never return.

All he could do is close his eyes and try to ignore them. but it never worked. they were so infuriating, they would ask him invasive questions and talk among themselves about anything and everything, most of the time he couldn't even understand what they were talking about. As there was no context given to him.

And other times they would be so wrong about the topic at hand, that he just couldn't stop himself from yelling at them. unfortunately for him, they started to catch onto that, and started purposely getting things wrong about stuff they knew he would be passionate about just to get him to talk to them. Tried as he might, he just couldn't keep himself from reacting.

He was so suck and tired of it all he thought about just shattering his soul, but he didn't want to end like that. he was going to get out of here just to spite those annoying voices! that'll show'm!

And get out he did! once he did he was so happy! the color was insanely overwhelming, and he was terrified by the thought of actually talking to another soul after so long, but than she was so nice! she was so funny and was patience with him.

But... It wasn't who he thought she was, she was wrong! she had tricked him! everything was just so wrong! they were ghosts? what was the point!? they weren't supposed to be like that!

Even after that Universe was gone and he tried to find the real Universe, he just kept finding others that was such abominations that he was filled with rage.

If they weren't right, they shouldn't exist!

So he decided if no one else was going to take out the trash, He will!

It was as good as any goal, destroy all abominations. death was better than living in such a state.

It's wasn't even that difficult. Just take any soul that has the power to reset and kill everyone else. Then delete the Universe.

And sure there was a few very powerful monsters that causes a lot of problems at times, such as delay or injury. but in general it was easy.

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Fresh was very confused from the start, he was in a laboratory for such a short time, but the second he started existing there only one thought rotating in his mind, Stay alive.

And any food they tried to give him didn't have the nutrients he needed, but he could sense the human soul. it was strong with magic, seem like a good food source to him, so he attacked them. took the soul. it was a solid meal, but it wasn't enough, he was still hungry.

So he started to look for more people, but they were all terrified by him, unlike the first human, they would run from him, so he had to surprise attack them before they had the chance to realized he was dangerous.

It didn't take long to realize that wasn't a efficient approach to keep up.

The soul would least longer if he didn't take the whole thing at once, sure it gives him enough energy to stay alive and attack another. but then it just drained his energy just as fast. Since it was so much effort to hunt another down. it'll be easier to lead someone in if he didn't seem like a threat.

So he would leech onto the soul to eat it slowly instead and try to control the body. it took some trial and error, as he had to figured out how take control and mimic others behaviors. but once he got the hang of it, it was like a piece of cake to get the food he needed.

But despite that, he didn't truly understand others in their actions and reactions, when he took over others bodies, it was never just the host that got upset, it was always others around them too.

Why did it matter to them? it's not like he took their soul to consume, and even the one he did take he wasn't going to kill them. they could just get back to their life once they gain their strength back once he finds a another soul to devour.

It just seemed so pointless to act so irrational about it, when they should just move on to make sure their own life didn't end up being in danger. but instead they would try to fight him to get the person back.

Which really made no sense, if they're attacking him, they'll just end up hurting the one they want back so badly.

Regardless, he just ignored them mostly. though it was amusing how stupid they were, also because of how easy it started to become to possess others bodies.

They trust so easily, and because he started to act ridiculous purposely, they don't take him seriously as a threat. it's almost too easy.

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The actions of the two continued on like a broken record.

It's what they were used to, what else were they supposed to do?

The Multiverse has so much to offer. Yet none of it had any real appeal.

Error is repulsed by it. Fresh is indifferent to it. what more was there to say?

Error thought destroy all of it! Fresh thought ignored all of it.

But what was the point in their own motives? When others could live unbothered without their actions? but it wasn't like either wanted anything else, they had no desire for change nor death.

They couldn't carry on like this though.

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Life was very dull for Fresh.

He was lacking most normal feelings, that to him, everything just seemed so pointless. the Multiverse could end without rhyme or reason and he wouldn't care much. the only reason he'd even care at all would be because that meant there was no other Souls for him to take, or he also would be dead.

Which is always a terrifying thought, as he had no idea what would be on the other side. would he cease to exist? or would he be aware of his own death? He didn't want to know.

Regardless.

He basically has to lie to himself for his own entertainment.

He has to take others Souls to stay alive. so while nothing else had any real point because of his lack of interest. he decided to make taking Souls into a game, since he has to do it. winning a made up game of control was the closest emotion he could find.

Yet, there was no real enjoyment in it.

Whenever he could find no made up thrill in the chase, he wondered whether or not everyone else felt actual joy enough for all the negative emotions to even be worth it?

There was strong doubt that it was, as he has had many Sans as Hosts, and every single one of them seem to have such misery that it was actually kind of hilarious. in the most messed up way.

Yet, they always flight to get control back, He never quite understood how that worked. if they were that miserable you'd think they wouldn't want that life back. but than again the parasite himself didn't want to die either, regardless of the emptiness of his life.

But he also seen how explosive emotions could be. if he felt those kinds of feelings, would he still continue on? Based on what he has gathered, he would more likely than not be overwhelmed by frustration of the circumstances of the Multiverse never ending suffering that held no solution.

And probably guilt over causing others agony. He resolve that they'll always be at least one in pain at a time because of him since he needs a Host. but there was no way to say that would stay the same. having those feelings he has always lacked would change everything.

The thought alone was horrifying, as was any unknown.

Sometimes he felt like he was being pulled towards it. and though that always filled him with dread. it was also the dooming curiosity of the knowledge that made him not bother trying to fight it either.

Maybe that's why he ended up in the Anti-void with a better to be lefted unanswered question on his tongue.

"Do yo enjoy destroying Universes?" Fresh exclaims.

Error rolls his eyes. "Obviously, I've been asked that more times than I can count." he declares. "Have you been living under a rock?"

"Course not." Fresh raised a brow. "But I meant do ya actually?"

Error expression turns to annoyance. "I just said I did."

He crooked his head. "Never heard of a lie before or something?"

What kind of allegation is this?

Sure Error wouldn't say it was actual fun. but the Universes had to be taken out. They were too wrong to stay around. the main Universe has the ways it should be and it was perfect. those knock offs were just taking up unnecessary space.

And no one else was going to destroy them, since it's so called immoral to to kill people. he didn't understand that. it would be better to be dead then living a life like theirs. somewhere so unnatural and unfixable.

He would know better then anyone. he was there in the main Universe before it was yanked away from him. he hasn't felt true happiness since then, every place was just so unnerving it was impossible to feel real joy this freakish Multiverse.

If he really disliked destroying that much, he just wouldn't do it. though there was no way he was going to leave all those abominations to continue to live in such misery. besides it was kind of fun using all his powers to fight others to save them.

So he guess. "Well someone has to do it, might well enjoy it right?"

They stared at each other as a beat of silence passes.

"Key, but is it really necessary ta get rid of'm? like ya know when ya destroy one Universe, another will just take it place in da end? Just seems like a waste of time."

"I can't just leave them!" Error growls. "They're so wrong! Someone has to do it."

"Why are dey so wrong tho? Like what's unnatural bout'm?"

"I d-don't- know." Error faltered but still tried to explain. "I remember how everyone looked and where they lived, how they should act. but no other Universe are quite right!"

Fresh give him a confused look. "Key, who ta say dat was the way it was suppose to be than? Just cuz dat's the Universe ya knew doesn't mean it was da main Universe."

Error glared. Is he seriously calling his perfect home wrong?

It's not like he remembers it that well though. half the things he thought his Universe was, could be false. the whole Multiverse including his memories, were like staring into a funhouse mirror. he could see the resemblance but it was too distorted to think it was correct.

"Well at the very least I know you're wrong, you're such a freak of nature that I never even met another parasite like you."

"No argument here. but ya can't just avert da question."

"I have nothing better to do." Error declares with a strained smile. "I hate them, so might well get rid of them since there's nothing else to do."

"Got ya." It was bizarre how in a huge Multiverse there's so many going through the motions aimlessly.

Most wanted to survive, but without a point there was no real reason to. so many just made up a purpose to continue on.

It was odd that Error picked something so isolating though. the other was clearly lonely, that's why he made such a scene when destroying, he wanted attention and to talk to others. but the fact that he deletes and kills makes no one want to hangs out with him. If he give that up he could probably have many friends.

"There's other things ta do ta tell ya-self ya enjoy'm tho. Why don't ya do those instead?"

Error scoffed."What stuff? At least destroying has some reason for me to do it."

"Guess so." Fresh shrugged. "Just thought ya like some company, ya could get Blue or Ink ta show ya new stuff ta try. ta see if anything was more enjoyable."

Error eyes narrowed. "Why the hell are you trying to stop me from destroying? Did someone put you up to this?"

"Nah." Fresh declares as the other eyed him. "Was wondering tho, M'missing emotion myself, yet no one else seems ta actually be happy. so M'clearly better off."

Maybe, but Error wasn't too sure. from what he has seen, at least to a point most Universes seemed somewhat happy. just as long as they weren't aware of the circumstances of the resets.

"I don't know." Now Error shrugs. "You might just be surrounded by monsters in misery. what outcode is actually going to be happy?"

Fresh expression changed to understanding.

"It's hard to see the beauty in life, when all we do is destroy it."

"But everyone does that in their own way. We're just aware of it."

Monsters and Humans alike are self-absorbed cruel nitwits. There was no living without some selfishness. but to what point was it too much?

"Isn't dat more reason not ta kill'm than? If dey seem happy?"

Error just stared at him. Of course you could find some kind of happiness, if you didn't understand what was wrong. You get so used to the pain that you start to think it's normal.

"When you don't what you're missing. you make shit up."

Fresh raised a brow. "Isn't dat what we're doing?"

"What?" Error exclaims in confusion.

"Have ya felt actual joy? Cuz sounds ta ma- dat we just decided what we liked, even tho there was nothing ta base it off of."

That was it than? Fresh was trying to figured out what joy felt like for himself. Why in the Multiverse he was asking him, Error had no idea.

But that did make him think back to what Fresh had mentioned before. To go around and experience stuff to see if there was any joy in it.

The thought of doing that was a interesting idea, but if he did it alone he'd feel way too ridiculous. and doing it with someone was nauseating to Error. As others would keep trying to get him to see what they did. What he was apparently meant to.

But Fresh didn't see it either.

He didn't understand what it meant to feel happy. So they both would be trying to find something that didn't seem to even be there.

And though Error hated Fresh with every fiber of his bring, Fresh was unaffected by Error.

It would easier not to get frustrated over how boring stuff was if he was annoyed by the other instead.

It could be like a game. play mini games and find something that brings joy.

"How should I know?" Error shrugged. "I guess neither of us would know. That's why you're asking right?"

Fresh expression was unreadable, but by the lack of reaction he'd assumes he's right. if he was wrong the other would've laughed and or mocked him for such a stupid idea.

"So what? Have you considered what you suggested to me? Go and experience the shit others never shut up about?"

"M'do wonder if it'd live up ta da hype." Fresh shrugs. "But I never bothered, cuz M'not like yo. I won't feel da joy even if I should've. Ya can already feel. So trying new stuff wouldn't be a waste of time."

That was one way to look at it. but clearly Fresh has things he'd rather do over others. So wouldn't it make sense to still try new stuff anyway?

"Well. I'm certainly not doing it alone." Error says as a indirect invitation. either Fresh will get it or he won't. he didn't really give a shit. it's not like there was any guarantee this would make a different for either of them.

In fact they both could count on it doing nothing at all.

Fresh was curious about it though. it's not like he has experience most things others would've just by existing. going day to day. since he's a parasite and not a normal monster nor human.

But random stuff like going to a beach or seeing the stars or playing cards or dancing. Those were things he could experience in his own way, any day.

"Am I reading dat wrong?" Fresh smirks. "Or are ya asking if I'd want ta try stuff with yo?"

"Well you're already here." Error just states. as he doesn't want to explain why he only really wants to experience stuff with the other specifically.

Fresh laughs. "Forgot how lazy ya can be."

"I'm just trying to be efficient, I already have a idea of something to start with."

"Oh?" Fresh raised a brow. "And what would dat be?"

"Nuh uh." Error rolls his eyes. "It's a secret. You'll only know if you agree to this game."

"Game huh? Does that mean they'll be a winner?"

"I mean I guess we both could be one. if we find enjoyment somewhere."

"Yea, whatevs- Where do we start then?"

Error grinned as he made a portal.

"Somewhere we both seen, but I think it might be a good start."

"It prob be better ta slowly build up ta get out of our comfort zone."

Fresh walked through after seeing the familiarity of the place.

"Exactly!" Error exclaimed as he followed.

This might be a terrible mistake. but at least they both could still back out before they got to more regrettable things.

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As the two stepped into the snow, shining stars covered them in warmth despite being billions light years away.

Fresh took in a deep breath. "AH! rad Fresh-air! "

Error rolled his eyes. "No better space than Outer space! "

Fresh chuckled as they walked to a edge of the planet foundation.

"Should've guessed ya pick some place like dis ta start with. but don't ya come here all da time?" Not that it mattered to him. he almost never ends up in Outertales, since they're very non confrontational. but it wasn't exactly new for either of them.

Error hummed as they took a seat.

The thought to Error was, that he was pretty sure he did already like the stars. so looking at them first might give him a better idea on what to look for next.

That was the main difference between the two. Error knew what he should feel, it just was difficult to identify it as something positive. While Fresh it's almost impossible to differentiate positive versus negative since he had no reference of either.

"Well this was your idea, might as well start with something new on your side."

Fresh raised a brow. "M'been here before ya know?"

"Yeah, but in the way I have?"

What was that supposed to mean? it was the same stars regardless of day and time. what was so special about them Fresh wasn't sure.

The idea of stars were very interesting as they were like nuclear fireballs. but at the end of time. they really were just light.

"Since ya come here so often, do ya know da constellations?"

"I recognize some of them. but I don't come here to memorize {crud}-" Error cut off realizing- "You weren't censoring any of my swears earlier."

Fresh held a amused expression. "Yea I was, ya must be trippin at yo old age."

"I'm literally 4 days older than you."

"Whatevs helps ya sleep at night grandpa." he shrugged as the other glared.

Huffing Error continued. "I find it more relaxing seeing your own visions, more then what others decided they are."

Fresh hummed. That was strange in his opinion. for someone who sat out to destroy anything out of the norm of his memories of his own Universe, you'd think he wouldn't draw between the lines of the stars.

"Odd way ta look at it, t'not like they're pictures. dey just look like a bunch of lines ta ma."

"People are stupid, they won't look at the stars as they are. we're not playing {funking} connect the dots."

Fresh laughs. "Maybe yo aren't, but some of us gotta connect everything somehow."

Isn't that why they both were here? to connect with the Multiverse in the way they been lacking?

There was a beat of silence.

"Ya know all these stars are prob dead. da stars are so far away dat the light takes so long ta get ta us, dat dey might already be dead."

"Why the {funk} would you tell me that?" Error growls.

"Dey might not be tho, there's no way to know for sure." He shrugs. "Besides, think of it dis way, even if dey are gone. dey still make a impact on the Universe even now. since we're still here looking at'm."

Error eyes widens. that's certainly a more positive outlook. not that he believed Fresh actually thought that was true. but still, at least the idea made him feel less insignificant.

"Every star will be remembered." Fresh states quietly. Error wasn't sure if he was even taking about stars anymore, but he wasn't going to think about that.

They fell into silence momentarily.

Until there was a shot of light in the sky.

"A Shooting star! make a wish!" Error exclaimed in amusement.

"Huh-? Why would I-?" Fresh tried but got interrupted.

"Quickly! It might already be too late!"

"Key?? I wish for one billion Furbies-"

"Wait-!" the other interrupt again. "Don't tell me! Or it won't come true!"

"Oh- Is dat how it works? Oops."

"Geez-" Error groans. "Have you seriously never heard about wishes before?"

"Course M'have!" Fresh put a hand over his chest in mock offense. "Just didn't know dey were for stars too."

Error give him a odd look. "So like birthday candles wishes?"

"Yea broski!" he waved his hands in the air.

"Right." Error stared briefly.

It was strange how he could forget how bizarre the other was. despite his own downfall of circumstances that ended him trapped in the Anti-void and glitching out. Fresh had no such normalcy before he was a parasite. there was no point in time to just learn the things most knew without any memory of even learning about it.

The thought was unnerving in a whole different way than the parasite was.

"You can make a wish when tossing a coin in some kind of water too." He decides to say, to see if the other already knew.

The other raised a brow. "Like beachs and lakes?"

Error huffed. "No. Like a well, or water fountains. there's some made just to throw coins in, literally just called wishing wells."

"Huh." Fresh wasn't sure how to respond to that.

It was interesting how many things you could make a wish with. Why hope for something to happen- when you could just make sure that it does yourself?

"Do any of those work?"

"Of course not." Error chuckled rolling his eyes. "But maybe if you believe in it enough it'll come true anyway."

Fresh hummed in acknowledgement. it was odd how many things had no actual point, yet people continued to do them.

"Is da idea that if it does come true, it's supposed ta be fun ta say it was fate or magic?"

Error glared. "How the hell should I know?"

"I dunno!" Fresh laughs. "Ya know more bout it than I do!"

"I think it's supposed to just be fun to make the wish. if it ends up coming true, even better." Error shrugged and the other hummed.

They fell into silence observing the lights.

But after a moment Error laughs. "Did you seriously just wish for Furbies? What a waste of a star!"

Fresh smirks. "Ay! not ture! dey my radical buddies!"

"Now that's just sad." he shakes his head.

"Key wise guy, What would ya of wished for?"

"I don't know!" He rolls his eyes still with a grin. "Not something so stupid."

"Well ya said ya-self it might of been ta late when I made mine. At least I had a wish ready!" he chuckles.

"Fair point." Error stated simply looking back to the sky.

It was astounding how nice it was just to have someone to talk to, even it was just seemingly unimportant stuff.

"So what do you think?" Error asks after a moment.

"Hm? Think of what?"

"The stars? anything sparking something inside that empty chest of yours?"

Oh! Right. he kind of forgot that was why they were here. He wouldn't say he felt any different. but at least he wasn't bored.

"Nah, not really." he answered honestly. "Stunning view tho. should come here more often." though since it didn't changed anything, there wasn't much point really.

Error hummed. "Well should we try the next thing? Do you got something I could try?" he couldn't believe he'd ask such a thing. but the stars were his thing, might well see if the other had something like that too.

"I could show you how to skateboard. it's pretty fun ta ma."

"And end up breaking a leg?" He give the other a half-hearted glare."Hell no! pick something else."

Fresh hummed. "Yaknow- I think M'got just da thing- come on." he hopped up.

Error raised a brow in suspicion, but got up as well. just in time for Fresh to poof them both elsewhere.

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As they arrived Error realized they were in a baseball field.

"The {funk} is this supposed to be?" He questioned raising a brow.

The other laughs. "Thought dis was da next best option, since ya didn't wanna skateboard."

It was a practice field, so there was many random kinds of equipment for free use, and in theory there shouldn't be anyone there to bother them for a good while as it was night.

"You play baseball?" he suppose it made sense, considering the other fought with a baseball bat sometimes.

"Course!" Fresh exclaims taking hold of a purple bat. "Gotta practice da perfect shrug for battle! Ya dig?" he makes a small swing for emphasis.

"Right." Huffing Error pick up a blue bat. "So what- like catch, but I get to hit the ball?"

Fresh shrugged grabbing a few balls. "Yuppers! Well- basically anyway."

Fresh started tossing a ball hand to hand. and Error frowns realizing his vision was far too blurry to play something like this.

"Ready?" The other grins.

He nods and as the other tossed it, he tried to hit it, despite barely being able to see it. he missed it by a mile.

"Keep a eye on da ball!" Fresh calls.

"I am! That's not helping in the slightest!" he should probably bring his glasses out, but he wasn't sure if the other already knew he needed them. so he'd rather keep that to himself if he doesn't.

By the fact that he picked something like this to do, he'd assume Fresh didn't know. or maybe he's just being a jeckass.

Squinting his eyes as the other throw another he swinged. Still missing it.

Trying again as he tosses it, he at least gets closer to actually hitting it, but he still missed...

"Wowie-" Fresh chuckles. "Yo suck so bad!"

"Shut the {funk} up!" Error growls. "I'd rather just hit random {crap} with the bat anyway!" It would be a great way to get his frustration out. he'd hit Fresh to shut him up. if only the other wouldn't kick his ass right back.

"Yea- Alright!" Fresh yells before whacking a ball himself with a bat. making the ball hit one of the light poles.

Error grinned and smack another light pole with enough force to knock it over, shattering it in the process.

"Bro!" Fresh chuckles.

Error rolls his eyes with a grin. "Told you! This is way more fun than tossing a ball around!"

"Ya just give up too fast." he starts tossing a ball up and catching it.

Error groans. "Fine." He picks up a ball. "I'll throw this time."

Fresh grins. "M'show ya how a master does it!"

Error rolls his eyes. "Ready set go-!" He exclaimed quickly trying to get the jump on the other.

Failing miserably as Fresh immediately responds with hitting it. making it fly sky high.

"Whoa-" Error eyes widens.

"Ayo!" Fresh hops around a bit. "Now dat's a home run!"

The other eyes narrowed. "You have an unfair advantage! I bet if I keep playing I'll be better than you in no time!"

Fresh smirks. "Ya Trippin home skillet!"

"Whatever!" Error growls and runs over to the other lights.

"Yo- wait are ya gonna-" Fresh tries but it's too late as Error starts to strike the poles.

"Geez! Such a drama queen!" Fresh roars with laughter. "Prob for da best tho, considering light pollution."

Error throws his bat at the other, but Fresh just side steps it.

"Are you done?" he raises a brow.

"{Funking} obviously!!" the other growls.

Fresh rolls his eyes even though the other couldn't see it under his sunglasses.

"Alrighty- Why don't we pick something less stressful for ya?"

"NO!" he exclaims making a portal.

"Wowie! backing out already?" he jests. "We only did two things-"

"No!" Error glared and ran into the portal, closing it behind himself.

What that meant Fresh wasn't fully sure, but he was just going to assume he was leaving to destroy for a while?

He wasn't sure if this was going to work...

It was a nice idea to experiences old and new stuff alike. but if Error was going to react with such rage at everything. it probably wasn't going to be worth the effort.

Sure he gave it a chance at all, but only barely.

Although... Fresh guessed he could've been more supportive in the new activity. But what's a game without friendly fire!?

Alas this is Error he's talking about. the other wasn't exactly the most stable monster.

If this was going to work, he needs to be more cautious of his rickety mental state.

-

Error was pissed!

He couldn't just hit the damn ball even once!?

Maybe he should've got his glasses out, but he didn't know if the other was going to mock him for needing them, the whole Multiverse already thought he was insane because of talking to voices and destroying abominations! And he can't even fucking see!?

He rips through the Universe he had entered without looking back.

This Universe was a clear copy of Underswap with just the opposite color scheme. it needed to be thrown in the garbage!

'Aw but you look cute in your glasses!'

'Think you're just bad at baseball.

'You didn't even give Fresh a chance!"

"Shut the fuck up!" he yells back to the nonexistent voices.

Is this just a waste of time!?

Fresh didn't even feel emotion! There wasn't any real chance of him finding happiness himself. and Error felt so stupid! even if it'll end with a positive outcome, he wasn't sure he'd be able to get that far.

'It's good entertainment either way.'

'Can't believe you even agreed to this mess in the first place.'

'Aren't you somewhat curious? Fresh never showed anything like this before now.'

"Maybe-" It was true. before Fresh asked him about all this, he didn't think the other even thought about other monsters feelings, since he has none of his own.

Why bother worrying about someone else when it had no effect on you?

He destroyed because they bothered him, since they were so wrong and in clear misery. but if he couldn't feel any emotions, it wouldn't bother him, so it would just be pointless. but it didn't make him less bothered, since there's so many of them in the Multiverse...

Error stopped in his tracks staring at the half destroyed Universe.

With that logic. There really was no point in it even now.

Making a portal he returned to the Anti-void.

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Error thought about it.

Yesterday was a mess of misguided rage.

There was doubt Fresh would even acknowledge that in the slightest though.

If the other still wanted to play this game than he probably was already planning to come back to the Anti-void eventually to see if he's done bring dramatic.

Which is why Error figured he might as well get the next activity ready to go. course there was a chance the other had the same idea, but at least Error's idea could always wait another time if his could not.

Though as much as it pains him to admit. Fresh wasn't actually a idiot. the fact that Error split on the last thing, would probably cause the other not to plan anything time required.

Either way!

Error thought trying some new foods was a good idea.

He started with lot's of different kinds of chocolate. as he already knew they had a high chance of him liking them, since he liked normal chocolate. so he got milk, dark, white, cookie and cream, and even orange and strawberry!

He didn't think he'd like either of those last two. but the point was to try new shit, so that's what they're going to do!

He brought food he thought Fresh would like too. though he wasn't sure if a parasite would even like most food. Error seen the other eat, but that doesn't mean he actually likes them. it's possible he just ate for the Host's sake.

Regardless! He got pre made fruit tarts. Error thought he himself would like the hot fudge sundae, but thought Fresh would probably like the wild berry. so he got both.

As well as some gummies, sour hard candy, caramel, and some kind of fruit rolls.

Also black licorice and candy corn just because he heard they're terrible, so might as well try them right? And even if they both end up hating them, it'll be funny for both party to see the other react.

There was a worry that Fresh has actually already tried all of these, but if that was the cause, then they'll just go get more stuff.

It probably would've been better for the other to pick out some food to try as well, but it's not like it was required either.

So he was just hoping for the best with the stuff he brought.

He also wasn't sure how long it'll take Fresh to arrived. he probably would've assumed Error would still be out destroying. but that was cut short.

And he could just try to find the other himself. but that wasn't going to work out. Fresh was the kind of monster that could not be found unless he wanted to be. but even then he could be in any Universe. it could take forever and by then he might of just came back to the Anti-void.

'Do you think Fresh still want to do this whole deal?'

'Can't believe you didn't get the sugar cookies chocolate.'

'You sure are going through a lot of trouble for something that might not help in the long run.'

Error couldn't say how long he waited just listening to the voices before the other poofed in. but it felt like forever.

"Ay-Yo! Whassup broseph-!?"

"Finally you're back." Error exclaims annoyed.

Fresh laughs. "Thought yo be glad rid of ma!"

Error just rolled his eyes where he was sat.

"What with all da food?" The other glanced at it before joining him on the floor.

"I figured I'd set up the next thing for this stupid game. So these are for us to try."

Fresh scanned the food and grinned.

"Clearly ya have a sweet tooth. Dat's so cute yo!"

Error face flushed. it was no secret he loved chocolate, or that he was absolutely adorbs!

But the tone the other held... Ugh-

"Look- If you want something else- get it yourself!" He yells hoping the other doesn't notice his blush.

Fresh grin turns smug. "Didn't say I had any prob with it."

"Just shut up and eat." Error throws some of the candy at Fresh making him laugh.

A moment after that Fresh scanned the food again and Error raised a brow at how quickly he scooped up the strawberry chocolate out of everything.

He observed the other as he opened the bar.

Fresh eyed him back. "What?"

"Nothing." he says far too fast.

"Sure..." Despite the clear suspicion he'll let it go. "Ya ever had these fruit chocolate before?"

"No. And I don't think they'll be any good either."

"Dat's da spirit!" he exclaims sarcastically. before taking a piece off the bar and eating it.

"Well?"

"Yummers!" he shoves the chocolate to the other chest. "Ya prob won't agree tho."

Error glares, but takes it anyways before taking a bite.

Hmm. Wasn't as bad as he was expecting it to be.

"So? What do ya think?"

"It's fine." he tosses it and picks up the orange one.

Fresh starts to open the pre made fruit tarts.

"Thought you'd like the wild berry." Error claims.

Fresh pauses for a moment to look at the flavor he held.

It was the hot fudge sundae, so he tosses it to get the other one. making Error laugh.

"You can have both you know?" he says amused as he takes a bite of the chocolate.

"Yeah! But if ya got dis one for ma- I wanna try it first and foremost!" Fresh declares.

Error took that in and stared.

That...

Was-

Did Fresh even realize what he just said? he might not care, but he clearly thought Error assumption was important.

Why did he find that so... sweet?

"So what do ya think?" the other questions.

"What?" He asks stupidly.

"Da chocolate? Any better than da last?"

Oh... uh-

He has no idea. he wasn't paying attention to the flavor.

They sit in silence, as Error takes another bite.

"It's worst." he declared after a moment.

Fresh raises a brow amused. "Why yo take another bite than?" the clear laughter bubbling up the other- was making nervousness bubble up his own chest.

So instead of trying to respond, he just picked up the cookie and cream bar.

He could still see how the other expression changed to clear confusion from lack of reply.

"So-" He clears his throat. "Are you going to try that wild berry this year?"

"Oh- Yup!" he grins and rips the bag to start eating one of the two pastries.

As Error watches he tries to answer the thought from before.

Maybe it was because he doesn't expect Fresh to do or say kind things?

Had it been anyone else he would've just rolled his eyes and moved on.

But Fresh doesn't feel emotion. there was no point in doing things for Error sake, since he got nothing physically or emotionally out of it.

"Scrumptious!" the other exclaims. "M'had da regular strawberry, and chocolate before. but dis is way better!"

Error grabs the hot fudge sundae box to try next.

And a moment after eating it he decide it wasn't for him. "It's edible." he says and Fresh just chuckles.

After that they try the milk, dark, and white, chocolate. Error liked those a lot more, but Fresh didn't have a preference. all the chocolate tasted about the same in his opinion.

Fresh ripped opened up the gummies. as he says. "Ya know there's gummies based off the dancing bear they used ta do in circuses."

And than he says shit like that.

Error glared. "Do you just have depressing facts for everything?"

"Yo betcha!" Fresh declared eating a hand full of the gummy worms. "Delicious!"

Error rolls his eyes and eats one of the sour hard candy, as the gummies were not appetizing now.

And flinches. "What the {funk!?}"

Fresh laughs, as he spit the candy out.

"What was ya expecting? it says sour."

"I don't know! they give those to kids, why is it so bad!?"

"Cuz they want ta torture'm?" Fresh declares, poping one in his own mouth.

Error eyes the other waiting for some kind of reaction.

He scowls as there is none. "How can you eat that?"

"What do ya mean? It's tasty."

"It's supposed to be sour!"

"Seems fine ta ma."

"It was Sour as a lemon to me!"

Fresh give a amusement smirk. "Skill issue."

Error glared. "{Funk} you."

Fresh shrugged. "Ta be fair I think da next candy will do enough of dat on it's own. Ya ever had caramel before? Da texture is so unrad bro. t'gross."

Error stared in silence briefly, trying to get past the first part of that sentence.

"You don't have to eat it moron." he growls as he grasp one of the mentioned candies. "The point is to try new {crap!}"

"Actually- isn't dat not da point?" Freah states so matter of factly, that it makes Error pause.

"What? Yes it is. That's why we started this whole thing."

"No. We started it ta find joy somewhere. Dat could just as easily be from something we already done. Just with a more open mind ta it."

That... Did make sense. That's could be a better reason to start with stuff they already knew. in his mind it was more just starting slow with stuff one or the other knew. to build up to stuff neither has done.

But whenever he did stuff, he never did give it much of a chance to be something more than just a time killer and or distraction. And he didn't need to ask or wonder that Fresh was the same.

"Well- We should get back to actual activities now regardless."

Fresh raised a brow. "Dis still count yo." he eyed the food they didn't even touch.

Error rolled his eyes. "Yeah, Yeah, Whatever. Just pick something else already. I'm done eating this crap."

Fresh shrugged. "Yea- Alright!"

Chapter Text

Fresh didn't have a grand plan of what to do next. but he knew for sure was that they needed to try more chill stuff, after what happen with baseball.

From what he gathered. the Beach is supposed to be relaxing.

The waves were very interesting to watch, like meditation. that he thought Error would probably like the lax but entertaining activity.

And they could always build a sand castle or go swimming if they got too bored of that.

He brought him to an vacant beach in the afternoon, so they won't have to worry about other people, or the sun as much.

"Ew- Sand?" Error exclaims immediately. making Fresh laugh.

"Ya just can't be pleased can ya?"

"You can't seriously be saying you like sand getting over everything?" Once it's some where you'll be finding sand for weeks!

The other just shrugs as he walks closer to the sea.

"So-" Error walked warily to the other. "Are we just going to stare at the water or something?"

Fresh chuckles."If ya want. There lot-o thing ta do at the Beach, ya wanna make a castle or something?"

"No. but no way I'm just sitting in the sand either."

Geez this guy.

"Key whatevs." Fresh kicks his shoes off, and took off the socks as well.

"Hey-!" Error calls as Fresh starts walking down the beach with them in hand. "Where are you going?"

"Just walking broski! Ya know walking on sand n dirt barefoot is really good for ya?"

"Why would I do that though? So gross."

Fresh raises a brow. "Say's da skeleton wearing sandals." they don't protect your feet much at all.

Error glares. "Fine." he kicks off his shoes too.

The sand was much softer then he remembers. but then again, he doesn't have great memory of anything. and he assumes not every place is the same. considering Fresh brought him here, maybe the other had picked this one specifically because of stuff like that.

It didn't miss his noticed that both places Fresh brought him had no one for the eye could see either.

Whether or not that was for his sake, or just because most Universes would panic from seeing two freakish monsters roaming around, he wasn't sure.

But he appreciated it regardless.

He stares at the waves as they walk.

The sea sure was something, it was always so strange seeing stuff above the surface. most Universes only had people in the undergrounds that could reset. So he never had much of a reason to go to the surface himself. he could just destroy the Universe from the ground.

Than there was places like Outertale, they were never underground to begin with. it was odd to think about how different places were.

Fresh skimmed all the shells as they walked. taking noticing of an round about one with dots.

He swiftly picks the shell up.

"Yo!" he holds it out to the other. "Bro look at this killer crib!"

Error just raises a brow. "It's a shell."

"Yea!" Fresh grins. "It'd make a totally radical home for some hermit crab. Ya know because of people selling shells, crabs are forced to inhabit un-rad shells lot-o da time? hopefully a lil guy finds dis one!"

Error guessed he was just going to have to get used to Fresh's random depressing facts.

Whatever- He yanks the shell from the other hand.

"OI-!"

"It does look nice, I might pick this one if I was a crab."

Fresh tilted his head in bewilderment.

Considering all the shells on the beach that was the only one that stood out to him. it was kinda bizarre hearing Error say that. it was kinda like a compliment of his opinion.

It really was a rad shell, he just didn't think Error would agree.

Error gently tossed it back in the sand and continued walking and Fresh joined him.

"Do ya want ta go in da water? Feel nice ta have our feet in it."

"Isn't it cold?" since even with the sun the sand wasn't burning hot like it could get, it's possible.

"Dunno, one way ta find out!" Fresh hops into the closest wave, splashing them both.

"Geez!" Error yells." You couldn't of give more warning!?"

The other just chuckles. "Nope! come on in da water's fine yo!

he rolls his eyes, but takes a step into where waves hit.

And immediately jumps away as a wave touch him.

"Geez! The {funk}!? That's freezing!"

Fresh laughs but then toss a very clear confused expression.

"Is it? I didn't think so?"

Error stare at him in bewilderment. "You can feel what your Host does right??"

"Yea, It's just kinda chilly if anything?" That reaction was clearly dramatic? Although warmth did form from the Soul, and since Fresh doesn't have one, maybe he was just cold blooded?

"It's really not. it's very cold." Error glares.

Fresh just hummed. What did the other want? a apologie or something?

"Never trusting you ever again."

The other shrugs. "Can't believe yo decided ta to begin with. Besides it wasn't a lie ta ma ya know?"

He just huffs."Whatever..."

They keep walking just listening to the sea.

And neither mentions how Error slowly walks back into the waves along with the other.

The water did feel nice. it was just really cold too.

After a while, Fresh drops to the half dry sand, and start digging in it with his hands.

"What in Asgore name are you doing?" Error questions and the other looks up with a cheeky expression.

"Bored. Gonna make something, even just a mountain of sand!"

Error just stares as Fresh push all the digged sand together.

"Look! MT Ebott yo!"

Error grins before grabbing the top of the mountain and riping out a hole in it. "Now it's a volcano! Way cooler than some stupid mountain!"

Fresh laughs. "Ha! True'dat bruh!"

He hops over to the waves again, and takes his hat and fills it with water.

Error eyes widens. "What the hell are you doing-!?"

Fresh pours it in the hole of the sand, and it over fills.

They both laugh. "Now t'really a volcano!" "Holy shit-! that's a volcano!"

"Anywho!" Fresh jumps away from it. "Wanna make something else?"

Error give a smile with slight hesitation. "No... Can I destroy the volcano?"

Fresh just chuckles. "Why not bro?"

Error grins as he stomps on it. "Ha! Ha! Ha! Take that!"

Fresh smirks and the other face flushes.

"Shut up-"

"I didn't say anything bro!"

"Yet you mean, I don't want to hear it."

"Aw-" he chuckles again."M'just gonna say ya cute~" he sing songs.

"I'll literally kill you." he declares, even though he still held a soft grin.

Error moves to sit in the sand, Fresh grins and joins him.

They been there long enough the sun was now setting.

There was many clouds in the sky. and the sun was turning everything purple and orange.

It was very stunning.

"The first sunset I've ever seen was yellow and orange." Error declares very quiet.

Fresh hums. That was very interesting. considering how he couldn't fully tell his own memories from being true or not, he wouldn't of thought the other would remember.

Wind blows around them, and Error wraps his hands around his arms.

Now that it was getting later, it really was chilly in general.

"I- Think..." Error starts very faint. "I had a nice time."

Fresh grins. "Knew it dog! Da beach is so tubular!"

Error just rolls his eyes.

"Do ya want ta go do some'm else now or-?"

"Maybe- Yeah." he opens a portal back to the Anti-void.

Chapter Text

Immediately as they return to the Anti-void, Error pulls two different beanbags over.

"We're going to watch some {crap}!" he declares.

Fresh raise a brow. Now that really was something chillax. it was probably best not to ruin the time they had, with something possibly stressful.

"Key! What we watching then? Better be some'm exciting!"

"You pick something to watch, when we end up regretting all our life choices. we'll watch Undernovela after!"

Fresh just chuckles. "Yea alright. I know da perfect thing! Furby island!"

Error groans. He shouldn't of given Fresh a choice.

"Fine. but-" he grabbed all the remaining snacks they had left. "It just wouldn't be the same without the food!"

Fresh grinned. "Alright!" he steals one of the fruit rolls.

Error scans all the food that was left. being Both the premade fruit tarts. the gummies and sour hard candy, caramel, fruit rolls, black licorice and candy corn.

Taking the caramel, he has to hope they're not terrible.

Though they both ate some of the stuff as the movie played out.

So they started Furby island.

And It... sure was something that's for sure.

It was clearly just made to sell Furbies to kids. but it was barely even about Furbies. it was mainly just showing the humans the whole time.

And even once they showed up he wish they never did, because Apparently Furbies are telepathic and can see into others memories.

Error wouldn't lie, He was now more afraid of Furbies then he already was.

But it was odd, seeing Fresh hold such a soft smile while watching it, some how made it more bearable. He wasn't convinced he's ever seen such a smile from the other before. usually it was a unnerving kind of grin.

"So what do ya think!?" Fresh yells. "The story is so rad! da Furbies are so cute! and da plot twist is so fun! Even tho it's so flipping obvious!" Fresh chuckles.

Error just frowns. he gotta be joking. "The animation is so creepy!"

"Aw- T'just old! Ya can't judge it for dat!" he waves it off instantly.

Error hummed. Well- maybe it was better to look at the bright side of it? He should at least try. "I do like how Maddy just left Dr conquest in that hole. I would've just killed him, but at least they didn't pull the stupid forgiveness {crud.}"

"Yea same!" after a moment Fresh gives a annoyed expression. "Tho still can't over how they just skip over how Tye escapes the temple."

"Oh- Right." he forgot all about that, after slowly dying inside from the odd spacing it was easy to forget the beginning.

"Like bro! How didn't he die from all da rubble? Clearly plot conveniences for her to meet E'lo, but whatevs." he shrugs. "Anywho! Wanna watch Undernovela now?"

Error grins. "Hell yeah!" Anything to get those disturbing creatures out of his head.

Undernovela was like many Novelas, very dramatic with many random crazy plot twists.

Fresh could appreciate the twists as it was never boring. But the amount of heart attacks should be concerning. though considering everything that goes on in their lifes everyday, they probably all have chronic stress, which can cause heart attacks. So it's not that surprising.

Now that he thought about it, Does Error even understand what's going on? even knowing the language it isn't the easiest to keep up with at points.

It was good he has learned almost every language to be able to pose as his Host's better. otherwise he'd be completely lost.

"Do ya even speak Spanish?" Fresh decides to ask after a long while.

"Nope!" Error declares with a wide grin.

Wowie- Fresh just chuckles. Because what is he supposed to say to that?

"I mean you can still get a idea of what's going on. it's fun just making up {crap.}"

Fresh hummed. For all he knows, it actually would made more sense that way.

It's interesting how Error creative is though, considering he's an destroyer that hates things that are different. clearly Error wasn't very self-aware.

Or maybe he was? He does always call himself the number one abomination.

"Besides!" The other grins. "It's not even really about the plot! the characters are where it at! I mean the drama is meaningless without Asgore, Toriel and Sin! They set the stage! You feel their emotions in their voices, expressions and body language! They could reuse the same story over and over and it would still be entertaining."

Wowie! Error really did like Undernovela! he's only talking positively about it.

At least that meant Error found joy somewhere, even if it wasn't the easiest to find.

Maybe he'll find something to bring joy for himself eventually. but he doubted it...

"The black licorice tastes awful." Error exclaimed randomly after a moment.

"T'alright ta ma, but not my fav or anything. think'M was so over da top bout'M being bad dat dey seem fine in my opinion."

Error gives a glare. "Your tastes can't really be trusted."

"Yea-? Well dat mean ya enjoyed da caramel than?"

Error face flushed. "No..."

Fresh laughs. as They fall back into watching for a while.

Until Error stares at Fresh for a moment, before making a small portal for his hand.

Fresh raises a brow as the other pulls two can sodas out of the portal.

"Ah! Been needing a drink!"

"I figured." They spend the whole time on the beach after the earlier food. There was no way they both didn't need one.

The amount of sugar intake they've had is problematic, but he's just going to ignore that.

Error sighed, also trying to ignore the soft warmth that been slowly growing in his chest over the last day.

He can't believe, he's might actually be having a good time...

He doesn't understand why was it so nice just hanging out with someone? He and Fresh is so different, and Fresh whole existence is a significant abomination. yet he's still feel less- bad? around him.

'You're just so lonely. The bonely glitch.'

'Fresh not that bad! You're more alike than you think!'

'Having someone there is usually nice, as long as you can see eye to eye enough.''

Voices calls unhelpfully in his head.

As time went on they ended up watching a bunch of stuff.

probably nothing worth seeing really, but it was there nonetheless.

Chapter Text

After a while of hanging out Fresh turns to face Error with an unnervingly wide grin.

"Wanna play another side game?"

Error stared at him warily. "What kind of game?"

"5 questions! I'd ask ya 5, ya ask me 5. N we gotta answer'm."

Error glares. What kind of game is that? Just sounds like a way to get dirt on each other.

Which to be fair Fresh already has a lot of shit on him really. So maybe if anything he could at least get stuff on him too?

"Fine..." He pauses. "But we both get one veto."

Fresh grin becames even more unhinged. "Sounds good ta me!"

He's going to regret this isn't he?

"So! What's the first thing you remember bout ya life before da Anti-void?" Fresh starts immediately.

That wasn't that bad to start with at least. but he wasn't really sure. the timeline that everything has happened to him was just as scattered as any memory.

"I mean... I don't know? The sunset was definitely the last. but I remember talking to Toriel and... Someone... A lot. I don't know."

"Got ya." wonder who the other was, probably Papyrus?

"My trun. Is it weird having a Host body? I mean- an parasite body is very different- from like everyone else's."

"Nah- Ya got ta get use ta it eventually sooo." Sure it was kinda bizarre in the beginning. but it's not like he spend a long time existing before realizing what he needed to do to live.

"Are da voices- Askers, actually nice ta talk to?"

"Sometimes, They like to be annoying for attention. but it's... nice to have someone to talk to- You don't count." Fresh makes a gesture saying he didn't say anything, but doesn't actually interrupt.

"They talk among themselves most of the time anyway." Fresh hummed in acknowledgement.

That made sense he guessed. most creators probably would bounce ideas off each other...

"Why do you wear sunglasses all the time?"

Fresh tilts his head in amusement. "Ta hide da emotionlessness in my expression mainly." He takes off the glasses to show what he means. "I can act da part all I want, but nothing can fix dat blank stare-o mine."

Error eyes widens. he- never seen the other eyes while having a Host before. the stare was very creepy he wouldn't lie. it was just so unnervingly... well, Soulless.

The parasite one eye was the same, but Fresh never exactly left his true form out long to look at. considering it was a safety concern.

"Did something cause yo haphephobia?" Fresh questions as he put his sunglasses back on.

"Vetoed." not like it really matters for the other to know about his isolation, considering he probably already knew. He just didn't talk about it.

Fresh just shrugs before Error asks. "Have you felt any kind of emotion?"

"How should I know? Ya yo-self can barely identify your emotions, how'M supposed ta?" He half lies. Fear was an emotion wasn't it?

"Fair point-"

"Tho gotta be honest right? Think m'probably felt fear."

Error raise a brow. Really? That was- interesting?

"Fear from what?" life was generally terrifying, that's for sure.

"Nope! My trun!" he exclaims and the other rolls his eyes.

"Would ya want all your memories back if ya could get'm?"

Error hummed. "I don't know, probably not." he never thought about it much. but based off his emotions caused from trying to think about his past, it was most likey only negative.

Fresh would like to ask why, but he has a funnier question, and he only has one left.

"Do you have something you deeply fear?"

"Vetoed~" Fresh sing songed. No way he's letting his fear of death out there.

Damn it, Error thought, it would've been nice to have something on him. but-

"Have you ever kissed anyone?" Fresh grins mischievously before he even finished the last thought.

"An {funking} exclude me!?" Error yells as his face flushes.

"I've kissed many, ta da point dat m'made a list! So N was curious if ya even remembered yourself. And yo can't Veto now, cuz ya already used it~" he sing song the last bit.

Error glared daggers, as Fresh grin widens.

"{Funk} you." Error exclaims, but Fresh just laughs.

"Well? Have ya or not?"

Error huffs. "I don't know!" He probably has, but there was no way to know really, maybe unless he was to get all his past memories or something.

Fresh raise a brow with a huge grin. "Wanna try it now-?"

"NO!" Error interrupted instantly. making Fresh howl with laughter.

And then he just shrugs. "Ya lost."

He seriously doubt that. but from what he had said a moment ago, he wondered...

"...How many are on your list?"

The other smile truns smug. "Why do ya wanna know dat?"

"Why did you want to know if I kissed anyone!?" He yells waving his hands dramatically.

"Cuz I wanna kiss ya?" he shrugs. "T'not rocket science."

"Just to add another notch under your belt!?"

"Er?" Fresh raised a brow. "What dat even mean?"

Great- Has he never heard that phrase? "Ugh- Forget it." He didn't want to talk about that shit! "You didn't answer my question."

"Oh- Yea. Dunno TBH. Haven't counted'M in awhile. Da list goes on for a long awhile ya dig?"

He groans in frustration. he shouldn't of let his curiosity get the best of him... that was a pointless question. Not to say any of them were that important really...

"Whatever. The games over."

"Side game. But yea bruh."

They fall into silence for a moment.

As Error just glared at Fresh grinning. clearly getting a kick out of his annoyance.

He should wipe that annoying ass smirk off his face! That'll teach him to ask such flustering shit.

'Wipe his grin off with a kiss?'

"NO! SHUT THE FUCK UP!!" Error yells at the voice in his head immediately. Making Fresh jolt in confusion.

"Um- I didn't say anything?" Fresh says uncertain, though he didn't think it was actually directed at him.

"I {funking} know that! You shut up too!" Error jumped up and made a full body portal elsewhere.

Fresh hopped up quickly too, now realizing the other was about to leave him for a while again. "Ah- Wait when are yo-" Fresh tried but the portal closed before he could finish.

"Ah- key..." he huffed.

At least things seems to be going slightly better then last time he split.

Were the questions too far? Maybe? Who knows!? He certainly doesn't.

Chapter Text

There was a thing to be said about how much Error was beginning to think he should just avoid Fresh again.

Don't get him wrong, he haven't been as annoyed by him as he assumed he would be. And he's actually been enjoying some of the stuff they've done so far.

But if Fresh was just going to keep doing shit that makes him more uncomfortable, than he wasn't sure it was worth it.

At the same time though...

It was just so nice having company.

The last time he had an actual conversation with someone in person that didn't end up in a battle, was when Blueberry was in the Anti-void. And even though he couldn't really tell time in the Anti-void. that felt like a very long time ago.

Fresh was very different from Blueberry though. He's chosen to hang out with him, Blueberry hadn't.

Somehow that made it mean something more to him. even without Fresh feeling anything he's here. Maybe just to try and find his own enjoyment. But he was still helping him find his own too.

It was strange, he wasn't even enjoying the stuff they're doing that much really. but somehow doing them with Fresh made them more fun.

It was almost sad to think about how Fresh doesn't feel the same enjoyment. but it doesn't change how he felt either.

At least as of now, he wanted to continued this game...

But alas! That doesn't mean he can just stop doing his job because he has other shit to do.

He has Universes to destroy!

Ripping through the Universe as he entered is much less tiresome after taking around like a two day break. It was almost funny how short of a timeframe they've done everything. He'll have to hope the stuff they do in the future will be more enjoyable in general though.

With talking with Fresh though, it got him thinking more about the past he lost.

He only remembers bits and pieces at a time and even then he doesn't have enough to really say he recalls anything really.

He knew he used to have something great, the feeling of lost has never felt. he wonders if it was worth all the effort or not? Though considering he doesn't have it anymore you could just say No.

But the happily ever after is never truly the end.

Something he have started to remember, is how much he used to loved physical touch...

He loved just being held while chilling out. it was just nice to hear another Soul beat next to his. he wasn't sure who even used to hold him, but he could easily assume it was... his brother... Hopefully he was still living his best life, even if without him now...

He wonders if he could ever feel that kind of warmth again. probably not from touch. but maybe he'll be able to find something just as nice. even if different.

--

It was interesting how despite how long Error and Fresh known each other, they didn't actually know much about one another.

Not like the whole Multiverse knew anything about them really.

But Fresh has always been almost too curious about Error.

He was so very interesting and different from anyone- or anything he ever seen.

An glitched outcode that used to have a Universe of his own, that was probably connected to the original Universe?

What could be more compelling then that?

Well- An lab made parasite that takes Hosts for meals maybe?

Besides the point!

It was kinda fun hanging out with someone the same- if not more bizarre as yourself.

But Error barely even recalls his Universe, despite how important it is.

He wonders what it could of been like to have a Universe worth staying in? And sure, He had his own Universe before starting to take his Hosts. but it was nothing to write home about.

Outertale was one place that he could say without hesitation would've been worth living in. It has his own flaws obviously. but every place does. the key is if the pros out weigh the cons or not.

Would Error think the his Universe was perfect had Fresh originally been from there? considering how much of an abomination Error saw him as.

An Human had made him, once the monsters left the underground, there would be no guarantee they would've ever met.

And he never been back to his own original Universe since he left it. And he doesn't have much memories from there either.

For all they know, they could've been from the same place.

It was a interesting thought. though he knew Error wouldn't agree.

Regardless!

He should probably come up with another idea for something to do. but he didn't have any bright ideas. after chilling awhile, he figured he could try something more strenuous again. but he also was just going to assume the worst. so he shouldn't pick something too out there.

Neither of them was that used to the surface. so something you couldn't see or do in the underground was probably best bet for them both.

Fresh snapped fingers. He knows just the thing! but the key was finding some place that'll have it when they go there.

Better get looking!

--

Error wasn't sure how long he destroyed for, but once he got back to the Anti-void he was exhausted.

He wished sleeping wasn't so difficult after the Askers started talking to him. because though he got- heh tired of sleeping. He really would like to just rest and sleep away from time to time.

But they just never stopped talking, and it was very hard to ignore them in general. even more so when he's trying to rest.

The only thing that has ever helped was putting on an AU to watch while sleeping. because it was a distraction for him from them. but oddly enough, it seemed to distract the voices off of him too.

He assumes they're all just bored, which might be the whole reason they try to get his own attention so much.

They must be lonely.

'Just like you.'

'Nah I just like being annoying.'

'Not so boring now is it?'

If that was the case. it was probably rude that he tries to ignore them so much. but they deserve it. they're so fucking annoying sometimes.

Either way.

He sets up an AU to watch, and wraps a blanket around himself.

Even if he doesn't fall asleep, at least he could get some rest.

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Error totally didn't jolt where he sat As Fresh poofed into the Anti-void.

"YO! skillet! I got another ta go try, but T'time sensitive." Fresh leans over Error girnning. "So Ya ready ta rock n roll?"

Error just glares. "Never say that again and I'll consider it."

The other just chuckle opening a portal and hopping through.

As Error took a step through the portal as well, Fresh held out a umbrella, fully covering him from the now obvious rain on the other side.

"Figured ya wouldn't want ta just stand in da rain, so got ya this!" Fresh grinned.

Error tried but failed to hold back a smile at that.

"So what are we doing here exactly?"

"Just da rain actually. Thought since neither of us hang bout da surface much, t'could be interesting ta experience a bit more."

It was true, Error himself haven't seen rain in person more then just a few times. And since he usually didn't want to get wet, he would avoid Universes when they had rain.

But at the same time- "It's just water. Nothing special."

Fresh shrugged. "T'kinda like a big-o waterfall over us tho!"

Rain was always something Fresh found interesting. it could be a soft light rain, or a huge storm. Even the smallest of clouds could end up turning into a big storm eventually. but obviously any storm would die out eventually too.

"I guess." Error watched as Fresh jumped a bit aways from him, and started kicking his feet in a few puddles, splashing water everywhere.

Error tries to back away in time to miss the water, to no avail. "Hey-!"

"T'like a bunch of lil ponds!" Fresh laughs.

"What was the point in giving me a umbrella if you were just going to soak me with water anyways?"

Fresh cocks his head. "Aw- Yo just a bit damp, least with da umbrella ya only half soaked?"

Error rolls his eyes. This idiot.

"If I was wearing socks I'd kick your {butt.} So you better be glad that I'm not."

The other raise a brow. "What dat have ta do with anything?" He kicks a foot up, emphasizing the fact that he was wearing socks himself.

"What do you mean!? The feeling of wet socks is disgusting!"

Fresh holds a blank expression for a moment before shrugging.

"Yea, m'see dat." He then just starts hopping in more puddles again.

Fucking weirdo.

Error lays out a hand out to the rain, feeling the soft droplets.

The sounds of the rain was probably supposed to be relaxing, but the consistent of it just kind of irritates him.

Fresh did seem to be enjoying hopping about like a frog though.

He closes the umbrella And Jumps in a puddle just to see if it'd be any fun.

He ignores the other bewildered expression, just watching the water ripple instead.

The water on the floor is probably extremely gross, but he was just going to ignore that too.

He jumps closer to the other, splashing water all over him.

"BRO! Ya trying ta drown ma??" Fresh exclaims laughing.

"Obviously!" Error grins."It's what you get for drowning me first!"

Fresh rolls his eyes even though the other couldn't see it. "Yo don't sound drowned ta ma. it'd be all bubbly!"

"Whatever loser!" he pokes Fresh with the end of the umbrella, making them both laugh.

"Ya know your the lo-"

BOOM-!

They both jolt as thunder ringed out around them.

"Ah-" Fresh give a apologetic smile. "Sorry Bruh, didn't know it'd trun inta a storm. We can split now if ya want?" He was hoping it would lighten while there, so maybe they could've seen a rainbow too. but it wasn't that big of a deal.

"No way! Lighting is so cool!"

"Maybe, unless ya get electrocuted."

Error groans. "Fair point. Let's go-"

"Since we're already drenched, we should try an hot springs next!"

"Hell no! You're not seeing me without clothes!" Fresh laughs at the other horrified expression.

"Nobody said anything bout getting naked!" he waves it off "Ya can wear whatevs ya want, M'gonna wear a tee n trunks! Prob good idea ta go, since yo clearly need ta chillax."

"Shut up. springs always have people that undress! So I don't want to hear it!"

Fresh rolls his eyes. "Ya wanna go ta one or not?"

Error glares. "Fine."

They portal to another Universe to make sure they both knew where they were going. and as Fresh just magic poofed his clothes, Error want back to the Anti-void to get changed. Meeting back a few later.

The hot springs was in a Universe waterfall. It give very relaxing lighting.

Error lean over the springs a bit to inspect it before walking in and taking a seat.

The water went up his shoulders, it felt very nice. sometimes hot springs could get far too hot, but this one was just warm enough.

Fresh hopped slightly in where just his legs were in the springs, before twirling around a bit before fully sitting in the water.

Error give a confused look before laughing.

Fresh raises a brow. "What?"

"The way you did that was just so much like a cat!"

Fresh smirks. "Oh? Gotta get comfortly! Dat's how ya find da best spot!"

Error rolls his eyes a soft grin. "You do act as cute as a cat sometimes."

Both their eyes widens from that statement.

"Shut up! I didn't mean that!" Error immediately backtracks.

"Yo wouldn't of said t'if ya didn't mean it!" Fresh laughs.

Error glares. "Well cats are more annoying anyway! They'll knock off cups just to {funk} with you!"

"Does sound like me. tho sounds a lot like yo too. Cat will appreciate ya but still give yo no affection."

"Being a parasite you're more like a animal."

"Well you play with string, Soooo-"

"This is ridiculous!" Error waves his hands around dramatically.

"Yea I know!" He chuckle. "being like a cat is clearly a compliment! dunno why we're arguing bout dis!"

"Whatever!" Error huffed, the other was right about that.

Fresh dip almost fully in the water where just his eyes wasn't in the springs.

Error raise a brow. "Are you actually trying to drown now?"

Fresh smirked but give no answer, as he rised his head out and leaned fully on the ledge of the springs.

Error rolled his eyes, but did the same as silence fell around them.

They could both feel the aches in their bones being soaked away in the water. burned to death by the warmth.

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After the springs warmth. they just wanted to continue to chill.

And since they realized they hasn't eaten in a long while, What's better then a picnic! They're still in Waterfall, so they decided to just have it there.

Error portaled a basket of food And Fresh spread out a blanket.

"Hope you like Grillby's!" Error declares.

He brought an burger for each of them and some fries with ketchup to drink.

"Yummers!" Fresh exclaims.

They started to eat in mostly silence for a moment.

Until Fresh breaks the silence.

"So- How ya feeling? How dis game working out for ya?"

That was the question wasn't it? Error could probably easily say that anything they've tried brought him some joy, even if just a small amount. It just wasn't enough to want to changed his whole life to revolve any of it.

He suppose that was the point though, people always say it about the little things in life.

It's just...

He wouldn't of enjoy them as much as he did, if Fresh hadn't been there with him.

It was just so much nicer having company it just felt less pointless to do silly mundane activities with someone. like they were both getting something out of it, even if they weren't really.

But he wasn't sure it wasn't just about Fresh. he was the only monster he would of even considered doing this game with, he went about this whole thing without a care. that it was easy for Error himself to do the same. to the point that he just enjoyed things without thinking about it at all.

Not that he was going to tell the parasite any of that.

"I don't know, hard to tell." Error says quiet.

Fresh hummed in acknowledgement.

"What about you?"

Oh. Right.

Fresh kinda forgot he was supposed to be trying to find some joy too.

Without much hesitation he would've say he felt nothing this whole time. but that wouldn't be fully true. everything they've done has kept him entertained at least. And that was probably the closest he was ever going to get to actual enjoyment.

Which still doesn't say much. but He'd rather continue hanging out, even if it doesn't make either of them any happier in the end.

But he wasn't counting on it or anything. once Error found something worth sticking round, or got annoyed enough to give up all together, he was probably going to tell him to screw off.

They'll get back to their ways of mostly ignoring each other existences. but with any luck he'll be bored hanging round the other by then.

"Dunno." Fresh shrugged.

Error sighed. "Well at least the foods good."

Fresh laughs. "True that!"

Though of course the food is delightful, it's Grillby's after all!

After they were done eating Fresh hopped up.

"Ya wanna take a walk?"

The Echo flowers near by would be a great scenery for it.

"I guess." Error got up unenthusiastically.

They walked around to the Echo flowers, taking in the soft grow of them all.

Some of them repeated ramdom words from other passers by, while some repeated their foot steps.

"I always forget how beautiful these were, I don't get to see them much anymore." Error mentions as he inspects one closer.

Fresh grins. "Yea! dey pretty radical!" stuff that glows in the dark was always so captivating.

After a while of walking Error takes a seat on the dark grass, before laying instead.

"What a great place to take a nap." Not that he plans to do that, but it just looked too comfortable not to consider it.

Fresh chuckles before joining him.

They lay there for a while listening to the repeating flowers using their borrowed words.

Until eventually it died out, and they fell into silence.

Only for a beat to pass.

Fresh eyes widened as murmurs started around them.

He glance at the other, but he made no acknowledgement.

Was he hearing things? The other hasn't made any recognition that he heard them too. but than again. Error always heard voices.

It was whispers now, enough to understand.

'I have to listen to metal, it's the only kind that'll keep me motivated.'

'That's crazy. Funk is the only thing worth listening to. '

'Well me myself and I like classical, I like how relaxing it can be at times but chaotic at others.'

Fresh jolt in a upright position, making Error tense too.

"What?" Error questions. and just like that, the other whispers disappears like they were never there to begin with. Now repeating Error.

"Did you hear that?"

"Hear what?" Error raised a brow.

"The voices. The ones talking bout music?"

Error eyes widened and grasped Fresh arm. "YOU HEARD THAT!?"

"Yes!?" Fresh exclaims back. "Why didn't yo acknowledge them?"

Error give him a perplexed look. "That's the Askers Fresh."

He registers that and everything around them starts to blur slightly.

The Askers...

The Creators...

God...

He heard them??

How is that even possible!?

That implied that anyone should be able to hear them with enough effort.

But no one ever talks about hearing voices from Echo flowers that clearly wasn't from anyone there.

Unless it had to do with Error?

Perhaps it was because they were so tied around him.

They were more active in their presence when acknowledged. He wonders if Ink were to sit in Echo flowers if he would be able to easily talk to them too?

Does that mean because he himself been hanging out with Error, their attention was extremely focused on him compared to usual-?

"-esh? Fresh?" He was pulled out of his inner distress. "You're freaking me out."

Taking a deep breath he realizes the other was frantically shaking him with one hand.

"Hah- Sorry bruh- I just uh-" He nervously chuckles. "Dat's totally cray cray- Didn't think it was even possible to hear them ya dig?"

Error held a very concerned expression. "Yeah..."

Fresh have been spending a lot of time in the Anti-void since they started this odd game hasn't he...?

Error and Blueberry both started to hear them after awhile of being trapped there. just because the Swap Sans is back in his own Universe, and can't hear them anymore after the first reset back. Doesn't change the fact that he heard them at all. and what caused it to happen.

"Anyways-" Error pulls the other up in one motion without any trouble. startling Fresh. He forgets how strong the other was sometimes.

"I Think we- should- uh-" Not go back to the Anti-void that's for damn sure. "Get some desserts." Sure, Alright- chocolate fixes everything.

Fresh swallowed and just nodded not being able to get his voice to work. He was all for some kind of distraction, so he let himself be pulled elsewhere.

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Changing the topic to dessert was easy. And unlike like the main meal, it was a perfect time to try something new.

While they were having their picnic Error had another idea of something they could do. Go to a theme park! Not that he thought he'd like it much, but he figured Fresh would like it with all the crazy colors. And you'd never know, maybe they both could find the rides fun.

So portaling to another Universe that was on the surface, Error still wanted something he knew he'd probably like to eat, so he got some chocolate pretzels. while Fresh got some soft pink cotton candy.

"Y'know most think the flavor of pink cotton candy is strawberry? but it's actually pink vanilla." Fresh says with a nervous grin.

"The hell is pink vanilla?" Was he just saying another fact to distract them?

"Dunno, Might just be vanilla but called pink? Kinda like blue raspberry, even tho raspberries are red or black?"

Error hummed. "So strange."

"Yeah- Odd how people think vanilla is just da base flavor ta ice cream too, when without vanilla it'd just taste like milk or whip cream. Just cuz vanilla a soft flavor and can be used ta mix others, doesn't change da fact dat yo got ta add da vanilla, just like any other flavoring like chocolate or strawberry."

He raised a brow. At least it wasn't a depressing fact really. "Kinda like red velvet and chocolate, people think they're the same with just added red coloring, when they're not. While they're both flavored with cocoa powder, red velvet has buttermilk or vinegar that can make it kind of tart. That's where the red came from, not dye."

"Really? Dat's interesting!"

As Error goes for a pretzel, he realizes he still has hold of Fresh arm. His face flushes as he pulls away. Fresh doesn't made any acknowledgement of it.

"Ya want some cotton?" Fresh questions after a moment of them eating in silence.

"Do you want some pretzels?"

"Yea!" he reaches a hand out, so Error could just drop a few in his hand without touching again.

Error does the same after handing over the pretzels, so Fresh hands him some cotton candy.

"Yummy!" Fresh exclaims after a moment.

"Yeah! All chocolate is delicious." Error grins and tries the candy.

Fresh rolls his eyes with a grin of his own. "Have ya had cotton candy before?"

Error hummed questionably. "I think so? It's petty good either way."

After a moment of wrapping up their food, Error grins.

"Wanna try some rides?"

Fresh eyes widens before he returns the grin.

"YEAH!"

"I think bumper cars would be fun, where I can hit others without them being pissed!"

"Pfft- I dunno bout dat. peeps seem ta find anything ta be pissed bout."

"Whatever! I'm still going to run them off the track!" Error laughs mischievously as he starts to walk that direction. Fresh chuckles as he follows.

It was kind of odd to be around so many people, but they didn't exactly have a easy way to go to a theme park without others being there.

Luckily Error picked an Universe that has the monsters are on the surface, so no one paying them any mind as the oddballs that they are.

The bumper cars were so fun!

Hitting each others cars and just laughing over the ridiculousness of it was great.

Next was the rollercoaster!

It was a bit nauseating, but such a blast! It was a lot like flying, though they both could technically do that whenever they wanted, since Error could use his strings to lift himself up. and Fresh could just get a host that has wings, or some kind of magic to make them float.

It was still fun regardless.

"Now time for da carousel!" Fresh exclaims with a grin, as Error gives a smirk.

"You mean the merry go round?"

Fresh just shrugged as he rolls his eyes. " Potato, potahto!"

As soon as they got on the ride Fresh made a B line to a pink and purple horse.

"Pick a horsely! Dis ones called cloud 9, cuz I'm on cloud 9 when on da ride!” Fresh grins.

Error rolls his eyes. "That's the worst name I've ever heard!" he goes up to a black and white one. "Anyway! This is midnight, she's soooo much cuter than your horse!" He matches Fresh grin again.

"Nuh uh! Mines da most adorbs in the Whole Multiverse!"

"Wrong!"

They both start laughing as the ride starts rolling.

It was fun too, though it wasn't much compared to the thrill rides. but the horses made it all the better.

Since it was now getting dark, they walked over to the ferris wheel. It might be beautiful to see all the bright lights from the skys!

The ferris wheel capsules was very gently swinging with the soft wind.

And The sky was black and purple full of soft stars spinning bright. with many buildings and trees in the distance. They could see all the colorful balloons back towards the ground.

It was gorgeous to say the least.

After a few moments of silence in the sky.

Error shivered and wraps his hands over his arms.

Fresh raise a brow. "Yo cold?"

"Duh, It's crazy it doesn't bother you."

The other just shrugs. and pulls off his jacket, gently swinging it over Error.

He tenses slightly, giving Fresh a light glare. he just grins back as Error pulls the jacket around himself better instead of complaining.

It's almost too easy to ignore the anxiety bubbling up around them while doing stuff and talking. but as the the ride slowly came to a stop, they both knew it was time to set off to something else.

"Welp! Wanna head back ta da Anti-void now? Did a bunch-o stuffy." they started walking towards a less populated spot.

"Yeah... I'm pretty tired..." They probably both should get some rest before trying more activities.

But there was one problem with that...

"I don't want you going back to the Anti-void."

Fresh stops walking, giving Error a confused expression.

"Kay? Why? Don't want ma seeing yo sleep or something?"

Error stops too, and faced the other. "No- well Yes. But I just don't want you in the Anti-void anymore."

Fresh eyes narrowed. "Why? Thought we were chillin."

"It's my home!" Error growls. "I don't need a reason."

"Fine." Fresh Scoffed. "Am I allowed ta still show up ta hang? or is this game over then?"

Error glared at the passive aggression. "We'll just do activities outside the place."

"Whatevs. See ya later then."

Fresh poofed away before Error could get another word in.

The tension Error felt from basically kicking the other out, was- not nice...

But it was for his own good! No one wants another glitch running about.

Probably...

It was fun hanging out though. it just wasn't a good idea to continue chilling in the Anti-void.

He assumes Fresh didn't know that he could start glitching out if he stay there for too long. so he probably thinks he kicked him out of his home for no real good reason. Which is fair enough. but Fresh was also used to Error's shit.

The thought that Fresh wouldn't want to hang out after this was kind of stressing him out. but he just wasn't going to think about it right now, and try to get some sleep.

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Fresh getting kicked from going back to the Anti-void, for seemingly no reason, was not what he was expecting, that's for sure.

He had fully assumed Error would end up getting too annoyed by him and call it quits sooner or later. he just thought he'd know why, and he'd be able to learn from it.

Than again the other said they could still hang out, just not in the Anti-void.

Which made no sense, wasn't it the same different? It's not like he planned to stay there all the time or anything. that place was boring as heck. Who in the Multiverse would want to hang out somewhere so plain??

Error apparently.

Either way, the other didn't want him around now, so he might as well do what he been wanting to for the last day or so.

Get a new Host.

Not that he needed a new one really.

But after hearing the creators, everytime he thought about it, it makes his non existent skin crawl. to the point that he just wanted to get outta this body just to see if that'll fix it.

He doubts it will, but fighting for dominance over another mind and soul was a better distraction than most things.

And at least he wouldn't have to worry bout having to randomly ditch Error in the middle of activities for awhile longer, if he just got a new host now.

Although this was the exact opposite of resting, like they were both supposed to be doing right now...

Whatevs!

It's not like he needed sleep anyway, he'll just chill out after he get control over the next body.

--

Error jolts in confusion upon waking up, realizing he still has Fresh jacket wrapped around him.

Right.

He's kind of surprise the other didn't take it back before he left. but then again, considering they were already starting to argue, maybe he just didn't want to trun it into a full fight.

Besides it was kinda nice to wear. it was very soft, and it was huge on him, so it was like a big cozy blanket!

Anyway.

He should decide what to do about this game now...

There was no way he'll let Fresh back into the Anti-void for a long period of time now. not when the other has already heard the Askers.

But he still wants to hang out, he just liked the company far too much to just stop now. And he doesn't want the other to think he was just not wanting them to chill at his home anymore. Like he wasn't welcome here.

It just wasn't safe to be in the Anti-void for so long. and they been hanging out there way more then he would've assumed they would. this game ended up being actual fun. and almost comforting.

And he doesn't want that to end now. whether from because they can't chill out in a cozy place, or because Fresh fucking loses his mind from the Anti-void, like he himself has. kind of.

'Aw but I want to talk to him too!'

'Fresh turning into a Error would be interesting.'

'Why don't you get a place for the two of you to hang out in?'

Now that's an idea.

There's many Universes that he could just trun into an ghost town, but leave the actual place for a while. long enough that they could just hang out there and do whatever the hell they wanted. And that'll have the plus of no worry about others being there to bother them!

They could even pick a house to hang out in the most, a place to have food and bedding to make it more cozy living.

Ugh.

It sounds so lovey dovey or some shit.

He's just going to have to hope Fresh doesn't think it's weird.

Knowing him he probably will, just not in the same way he's worried the voices are thinking...

Regardless. it was time to look for a place!

He didn't want to wait until Fresh shows back up again. it needed to be already ready to show him, once he does come back.

--

It didn't take long to find some where that could work, waiting for Fresh to show up in the Anti-void on the other hand, again, took way longer.

So by the time he did appear, he was more then ready to bring the other to what could be considered theirs Universe.

Hopefully they'll both like it there, but they could just find another place if they really didn't. there was many other Universes they could look at.

"Heya bro!" Fresh exclaimed as he entered. "Ready ta hang-?"

"Finally!" Error interrupted. "I was waiting forever, I wanted to bring you some w-" As he truned to face the other fully, his eyes widens.

"You got a new Host." Error stated with a stare.

Fresh raised a brow. "Uh- Yea? So what?"

There was a beat of silence as they stare at each other.

"Nothing." Error looked away. "I wanted to show you some place."

Fresh eyes narrowed. What in the Multiverse was that? Was he annoyed that he switched Hosts or something? Why would that matter to him? It's not like it's his body. So bizarre.

"See yo still got on my jacket." He just grinned not really sure what to make of the other comment.

Error face flushed. "Duh. figured you'd be pissed at me for losing it."

Fresh raised a brow. "T'why ya still got it on?"

"No." Error rolls his eyes. "It's comfortable. Your taste in fashion sucks, but clearly comfort is the priority."

Fresh laughed. "Nope! Nice thought tho. I just like bright colors."

"Ugh. You disgust me."

"For for what t'worth, yo look adorbs in my multi-colored jacket!"

Error half heartedly glared. "If you you're trying to compliment me it's really not working, your opinion isn't very reliable."

Fresh just shrugs grinning. "Not like anybody else's opinion even matters."

His expression softens from the statement.

It was true afterall. He himself knew he was adorable as shit, even in ridiculous clothing.

"Either way-" Error pulls off the jacket, before tossing it at the other face, making them both chuckle.

"I wanted to take you somewhere." Error declares opening a portal to the empty Universe.

Fresh raised a brow, pulling his jacket back on. "Kay?"

As They both stepped through, Fresh scanned the surrounding realizing it was clearly abandoned.

Which made him kinda wary, but then again it wasn't actually that different from the Anti-void, it just had actual stuff here.

"Since I don't want us to hang out in the Anti-void anymore. I figured we could find a place without others to hang out in."

Fresh eyes widened and trun to face the other. "Yo saying dis place is just for us?"

"Yeah, to do activities in."

Fresh smirks. "How romantic~" he sing songs.

Error groans. "Die."

Fresh howl with laughter, as Error face flushes.

"We probably could've done this from the start, but I think we both would've thought this game would be done by now." He says ignoring the warmth in his chest.

The other grin softens. "Well it's not like we have anything better to do."

"True."

Error started to lead the other to a some of the homes that looked the best.

"I thought we could- uh- pick a place to have shit, like food, or stuff to do down the line."

"Radical! M'always wanted ta paint a place like a gingerbread house!"

Error raised a brow. That didn't sound that bad. at least it wouldn't be too eye straining.

"I mean we can do that I guess. but we still need to pick one first."

The smile that took over the other face, made a soft grin take over his own inturn.

After looking at a few places, they ended up just deciding on this Universe Sans and Papyrus old home in Snowdin. since it was familiar to Error and brought some comfort. while Fresh literally just couldn't care less which place they picked.

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After getting setted with some random supplies in the living room.

Error couldn't help but wonder.

"So do you always immediately change your clothes when you get a new host?"

Fresh raised a brow. "Yea homeslice! M'just wouldn't be me without my bomb fits!" He spins around for emphasis.

Error just chuckles. "Whatever you say weirdo."

The other shrugged. "What bout yo? Ever thought bout getting new fits? Ya clothes has so many patches it's cray cray!"

"Nah, I already like these, so might well just repair them. instead of the effort of finding new ones."

"Fair! it's fun ta get new fits sometimes tho, we could always go looking for some together at some point!"

Error grinned getting a idea he think they'll both have fun with. "Do you have any of your old outflts? We could do a fashion show with them."

"YEAH!" Fresh poofed a bunch of them without any further commentary.

The clothes fully covered them both as well as the floor, but it was so worth the laughter they both fell into from it.

"Do we want ta do a theme?"

Error scoffs in amusement. "I think the only thing we could do is the 70's to 90's with these." he gestures towards the clothes.

Fresh chuckles. "Whatevs!"

"Okay- You make a outfit, and I'll make one, and we'll decide who has the best one!"

"Alright bet!"

They both start to rummage through everything.

Considering Error memory wasn't good, it was interesting- The more he went through them, he realize just how many of them he actually recognize. You think he wouldn't since it's just clothing, and not from someone he even liked, back then anyway. yet most of these he knew the other worn at one point.

"Kay! Got me fit!" Fresh declares after a few.

"Right- I'm still looking for mine."

"Key, imma go ahead n change!"

Error hummed in acknowledgement, as he left.

It was a bit strange Fresh switching hosts so suddenly. he had the other body the whole time they were playing this game. though the parasite was his true form, so it really shouldn't make a different, it was still Fresh after all. He just needed to get used to the other looking at sounding a bit different now.

It was just like new clothes for the other really. It was kinda unnerving to think about, but it's not like it actually affects him.

Another moment goes by before Fresh comes back.

"Ya ready homeslice!?"

Error huffs. "As ready as I'll ever be."

Fresh hops over with a grin, and then does a little twirl.

"What do ya think?? totally radical right!?"

It's a completely neon purple outfit, head to toe.

"Okay-" Error chuckles in bewilderment. "You got to be trolling me. What the hell is this??"

Fresh just laughs. "Aw- What bout it? M'like a poisonous purple flower!"

"That's ridiculous is what it is. You look like the Outertale sky with all those purple shades."

The other raised a brow in amusement. "N dat could only be taken as a compliment ya know?"

He huffs with a smile. "Whatever-" he grab his own clothing. "I already know I won this, but I'll still put it on anyways."

Fresh just rolls his eyes with a grin. "Most of those prob don't even fit ya dat well." The parasite has had so many hosts of various shapes and sizes after all.

"Yadda- Yadda." Error wives it off, as he leaves.

Another moment passes.

"Ta da!" Error exclaims as he jump back into view.

It was fairly simple fit besides the jacket, most of it was purple and blues, while the jacket was red and pink.

"Wowie- Yo da bomb! Ya kinda look like how yo be if I possessed yo, ya dig?"

Error tenses as his eyes widens. "Never say something like that again."

"Pfft- why? t'true."

"Because that implies you would tone down the colors if you took me as a host."

Fresh just raises a brow. "I prob would tho? Ya know sometimes m'just pose as da host? It makes easier ta keep'm, cuz nobody would even know something was wrong."

Error eyes narrows. "I don't know how to feel about you telling me, you'd pretend to be me while eating me."

Fresh just gives a bewildered expression. "Dat's such a bizarre way to phrase it."

Error rolls his eyes. "Shut up."

"Wait-" Fresh eyes widens. "Why does dat even bother ya? Do yo want me ta wear my usual get up even with you?"

"What-? No-!" Error stutters out. "I just thought you'll wear eye straining clothing no matter who the host was."

Fresh just smirks. "Nah- Ya special."

Error face flushes. "Geez- I'm changing-"

"Aw- Wait! Ya adorbs tho! Stay!" he makes grabby hands, but doesn't actually try to pull him back.

Error glares as his blush deepens. "Of course you'd think that, I look like you."

"Nah- Not really, Ya just look like we had a sleepover n ya borrowed me clothes!"

Error eyes widens baffled. "Do you even know what that implies?"

The grin never left the other face. "Do you?"

Error glares again, before walking out to put his old clothes back on.

Fresh laughter could be heard from the other room, the whole time he got changed.

That parasite sure liked being annoying. he wished he could find it in himself to actually be fully irritated by the other.

At the same time he doesn't really.

As he got back he tensed as Fresh give him a purposefully blank expression.

Oh no-

"So are we gonna talk bout why M'can't come ta da Anti-Void anymore? I mean- Dat's why yo picked out dis here Universe right? So we can still hang without being there?"

Error groans. He should've known Fresh would question it further. "Look- I don't want you getting glitched out like me."

Fresh raised a brow. "What? I don't see the-" his eyes widens. "Wait- Ya became a error from the Anti-Void didn't yo? Guess dat mades sense then. but why are ya worried bout it now? I been there lots before."

Error sighs. "I never heard the voices until I started glitching, Blueberry too. But once he was back in his Universe for awhile, he stopped glitching, and stopped hearing them. I don't think either of us want you to became some kind of glitched parasite."

That was true, though it sounded like a cool concept, just not if it was what became of one of them.

Fresh stared with a cautious expression for a moment. As only one main thought was running through his mind now. "Does dat mean if ya stopped going back ta da Anti-Void, You'll eventually trun back to before ya became an error?"

Error tensed further. He literally never thought about that.

Once he finally got free, he been in the Anti-Void for so long, that everything outside of it was so overwhelming that he never really considered leaving permanently.

Even without all of his memories he knew for a fact that before he found a way to leave, that was all he wanted and could think of. That's how he escaped in the first place. he refused to fully give up until he got out.

And even then, he started going around destroying almost immediately after he escaped the Anti-Void. A lot of his powers was from him being an Error. he wasn't sure if he'd even still be able to go into the code of Universes and destroy it the way he can now, if he wasn't glitched.

But there wasn't any real point in destroying now. not when he knew once he got rid of one Universe got destroyed, another would just take it place eventually.

And being a Error was very painful. Would he even want to fix his code if he could? He never thought about it, since he assumed there wasn't a way to go back to the way he used to be.
"I don't know." What else could he say?

Fresh hummed in acknowledgement.

Probably not if Error code was just far too damaged right? The Swap Sans would've been surrounded by his Universe source code. maybe that was the only reason the glitching stopped. since the source code would be able to tell what was messed up and be able fix it.

"I don't think I started glitching myself tho." Fresh declares. wouldn't that be something he'd notice? his code would literally be messed up. surely it must feel like something? Painful he'd assumes.

Error raises a brow and stares at him for a long moment.

He kinda felt like he was under a microscope as the other scanned him over.

"I'm not taking any chances." he finally says.

He shrugs. "Kay, fair enough." it's not like he wants to experience what it's like to be an error anyways.

"Anywho! Imma switch back ta my other fit, "

"Right."

Error watched as Fresh leaves.

Chapter Text

Fresh has a grin as he hops back into the room.

"Wanna build a snowman?"

Error raises a brow. "I guess so? Just outside the house right?"

"You bet!" he waves a hand to follow as he steps out.

Error didn't bother stopping the soft smile that took over his face, as he joined the other.

"Ya wanna make one ya-self? Or do one together?"

"Together." Error declares, as they both start collecting snow.

Fresh pushes a giant pile of snow in one spot, to be the body. And Error gets a handful and tries to make it into a head.

Putting it on top, they both take a step back to look it over.

"There! Now for da most important part!"

They used one of Error strings for a smile, and two peppermints for the eyes.

Fresh hums. "It needs something else."

"I know-" Error takes off his scarf and wraps it around the snowman.

Fresh grins. "Heck yeah! Looking rad!"

Error smiles back. "I'll admit, not too bad."

While Error is focus on the snowman, Fresh gathers more snow, making it into a ball.

"Catch!" he tosses it at the other, hitting him spot on.

"Hey!" Error yells as Fresh laughs.

Error grins. "Oh- it is so on!" he pulls out strings, making them gather a bunch of snow all at once.

"Oh no-" Fresh eyes widens. "Wait hang on bruh! Can we talk bout dis-?" Fresh tries, only to be covered in snow one moment later.

Error howls with laughter, as Fresh chuckles despite being buried in cold.

"Un-rad bro, Ya trying ta freeze ma ta death??"

Error rolls his eyes. "Don't think I just forgot you're not affected by temperature."

Fresh just shrugs best as he can, and hops outta the snow.

And immediately throws another snowball at Error.

Error eyes narrows with a grin, and tosses another of his own.

They both start laughing, and continue on like that in a snowball fight for awhile.

Tossing snowballs back and forth.

Before Error shivers, catching Fresh attention.

"Forgot ya can get cold." he frowns. "Ya prob freezing by now!"

Error rolls his eyes. "I'm fine."

Though the thought that Fresh was even worried about that, warmth his Soul.

His face lights up. "Although- I could go for some Hot chocolate!"

Fresh grins in turn. "Sounds yummers!"

They both head back inside, and puts on a kettle to start boiling.

Fresh glances at Error, as he walks back over to the pile of clothing.

Taking one of the colorful jackets, Error wraps it around himself.

Fresh smirks. "Thought ya wasn't cold?"

"Well your clothes that are comfy. So shut up."

Fresh chuckles, Error just rolls his eyes back.

After a few, the drinks are ready to go, and Fresh starts pouring far too many marshmallows in his own cup.

"Dude-" A disgusted expression takes over Error face.

"What bruh? Ya want some?" Fresh grins, holding the bag out to the other.

"No." He glares at the drink. "You aren't even going to be able to taste the chocolate!"

Fresh just shrugs, before taking a big sip, eating the marshmallows as they came.

Error gives him a horrified look. Fresh just laugh.

"Chillax! T'good!"

Error just shakes his head. Taking a sip of his own drink.

They move to the living room, sitting on the couch.

"Guess it works well dat dis place has two room, so we can both take one." Fresh declares after a moment.

Right. That did work well.

Though everything they both brought was just in the living room right now.

Error hadn't actually thought about having separate rooms, since in the Anti-void it was just as if it was one big room.

But it's not like Fresh lived there with him. and He hadn't exactly planned to live here either.

Though thinking about it, it really was a better place to live. and he wasn't sure if Fresh even had a place to call home himself until now.

"Did you have somewhere to live before now?"

Fresh raises a brow. "Not exactly." He doesn't need to sleep or anything, so when he just needs to rest for awhile, he'd just find some place unpopulated to chill.

"Is it because you just pose as the hosts and take their homes for awhile?"

Fresh laughs. He does do that too. "Yup." he just says instead of explaining further.

Error hummed in acknowledgement.

They fall in silence for a bit. Just sipping their drinks.

After a few, Fresh tenses as Error gently leans on his shoulder.

They never really discussed Error's haphephobia much, and if he'd be alright with Fresh touching him sometimes. but he suppose if Error was the one engaging the physical contact, than he must be alright with it at least a bit.

So he tries to ease his posture.

It was interesting how much the other didn't seem to mind his presence anymore. he had always just kinda assumed Error would hate him forever. but such a almost impulsive question leant to this.

It was nice.

He didn't think it was that much different then before really, but at the same time he'd much rather stay here with the other than leave.

He tilts his head a bit to look at the other better. only to realize Error has fellen asleep.

Now this would be a great time to take him as a host-

Stop that!

They won't get to hang anymore if he accidentally kills the other by draining too much of his lifeforce. It'd be such a waste, when he's finally learning more about Error after so long of knowing one another.

Which he probably wouldn't end up killing the other, since he usually could tell when the Souls were running low on energy. obviously that'd be around the time he'd get a new host. didn't want to end up stranded without a Soul or body.

If he took the other as a host though, they wouldn't be able to continue this game. Since the other would no doubt be pissed at him for it.

Even with his extreme curiosity of what Error magic tastes like. The entertainment from the game, and the new knowledge he's finding out about the other, was worth giving up the chance to find out.

...Probably.

For now.

He takes both their cups, and lays them on the floor as gently as he can, without waking the other.

Now was as good time as any to rest himself, especially since he hadn't took anytime to rest before meeting back up.

He closed his eyes, taking a deep breath, before mimicking Error soft breathing.

Chapter Text

Error awakens much gentler than usual.

He's so used to the Askers yelling every five seconds, that they end up jolting him awake half the time.

He shifts only to realize he's against another arm. and even with his more blurry vision than usual because of sleep, he could recognize those colorful clothes anywhere.

Fresh tensed as he moves away slightly.

"Sup sleepyhead?" he tease.

Error huffs. "How long was I out? You could've woke me up." Despite acting annoyed, he made no sign of actually moving.

"Nah-" The other half shrugged. "I wanted ta rest too."

Oh- Right.

It was pretty cozy like this.

Why wouldn't they both just want to relax for awhile?

Though doing nothing always bothered them both in their own ways.

Error just got so tired from doing absolutely nothing all that time in Anti-void, that he never wanted to just sit still without something to do ever again.

Fresh just always felt like he was running out of time to even just exist, that he never wanted to waste what little time he does have just doing absolutely nothing.

But here together, it didn't feel boring or a waste of time.

It was just nice.

Error couldn't remember the last time he felt such warmth in his chest.

Fresh wasn't sure if the desire to just stay here forever counted as an emotion.

It was severely bizarre for them both.

They wonder if this kind of relaxation is what helps others feel like going on everyday was worthwhile. It would make sense. Slow moments like these might not fully outweigh the overwhelming stress of general life. But if you have enough of them, they could surpass the worst times just enough. It was just difficult to see it that way most of the time, since it felt like for every good moment, you'd get four bad moments surrounding them.

Maybe in the end it doesn't actually matter. but if they could have more momnets that made life that much better, then it'd be worth all the annoying stuff, just to have those lovely things.

So, They sat there in gentle softness for awhile.

Error wouldn't of thought being against someone that apparently ran cold, would be so nice. but considering he have always ran hot himself, he suppose they even each other out.

Fresh wouldn't of thought that 'the destroyer of worlds' would end up being so cuddly. but than again, being a parasite, nobody probably would've ever assumed him as cuddly either.

Before long they finally decided to get up.

"So-" Error starts quietly. "Can we try skateboarding now?"

A grin took over Fresh face immediately. "Hack yeah bruh!"

They head over to the Ruins for the flat floor. And Fresh poofs a skateboard for them.

"Here!" he lay it down, And Error scans it.

Before stepping on it, trying to balance himself best as he could.

"Right!" Fresh grins. "Now push ya foot forward a bit!"

He does just that, moving a bit. "Hey- I got it!"

"Yea- Just take it slow, ya don't wanna-" Error pushes again, only with too much force this time.

He loses his balance and falls on the floor. "Ow."

"Pfft-" Fresh lean over him. "Ya okay?"

Error glares at him. "Why didn't you catch me!?"

Fresh raises his hands in mock surrender. "Didn't think yo'd want ma ta! t'still touch!"

"Well forget that next time!" he jumps back up to his feet. "I'm not breaking a arm just because you decided to learn what boundaries are!"

Fresh chuckles. "Geez- o-Kay-?"

Error just huffs with a small smile. as he gets back on the skateboard again.

Only to immediately fall again, Fresh slightly grabbing him this time.

"I give up." Error exclaims dramatically. making Fresh laugh again.

"Aw come on! Ya just got started!"

"But the fun part is riding around! it'll take forever to get there!" Error pouts.

Fresh rolls his eyes with a fond grin.

"Kay homeslice, I got a idea-" He takes both Error hands. "Why don't I pull ya while yo on da board?"

Error immediately lights up. "Hell yeah! We can get straight to the fun part!"

Fresh huffs in amusement, as Error get balanced on the skateboard.

"Ready- set- go!" Fresh exclaims once the other is on board. starting to pull him around.

"Woohoo!" Error yells with a grin.

He pulls the other around for a few, before Fresh grins mischievously, and moves more to Error side, to push him instead.

"Hang on- What are you-?" Error tries, only for Fresh to start running and pushing Error along with him.

"Whoa-!" A grins takes over Error face again.

They ran across many areas, with whoopees of delight filling the air around them.

Until after a moment they stumble a bit, making them both fall to the floor.

"Aw- Geez-" Fresh jumps up to look over Error. "Ya okay? Didn't mean for that ta-" he gets interrupted as Error falls into a fit of laughter. Fresh joining it, after a moment of confusion.

After a few they calm down.

"Ya didn't get injured than?"

Error huffs in amusement. "Yeah- I'm fine-" He jolts up to scan the other. "Are you?"

Fresh eyes widens. "Oh- Uh- Yeah. m'okay."

Relief washed over Error expression. "Good. keep it that way."

Fresh just raised a brow. "Um, I will?"

"You think it'd break if we both try to ride it?"

"Dunno! But we'd have ta touch ta do dat anyways."

"No shit sherlock." He rolls his eyes. "Wanna try it?"

Fresh just grins. "Yo bet!"

They both try to balance on the skateboard, Fresh wrapping a arm around Error hip to keep him from falling.

"Ready?"

"Nope! But let's go!"

They kick off, flying down the ground.

Immediately almost crashing down, before catching themselves.

"Well that didn't work at all!" Error declares.

"We could try again?" Fresh suggests.

They both fell into another a fit of laughter momentary.

"Nah-" Error pulls at Fresh arm. "I had enough of that, Let's do something else."

He opens a portal back to the house, pulling Fresh along.

"Kay broski? Ya got another idea- or?"

"Kind of. But I need to get something from the Anti-void. So- wait here."

He says as he opens another portal. And just like that he was gone.

Chapter Text

Fresh gets covered in plushies the moment Error gets back, as he tosses them all at him.

"Broseph! What t'this? A pillow fight??"

Error huffs in amusement. "No, I wanted to show you my puppet collection."

Fresh eyes widens, before his whole demeanor softens. "Oh."

He knew about Error puppets of course, they were around the Anti-void. But the other always got so defensive about them, if you even just brought them up.

"Sewing the buttons eyes were always the most annoying part, if you mess it up they can easily end up looking far too silly." Error says.

Fresh smiles at the idea, though those would probably end up being his own favorites honestly. but he never quite understood why something being slightly off even mattered.

"Can I ask?-" He falters, taking hold of the Underswap Sans plush. "Why do ya make these lil pals? I mean- thought yo didn't like da Multiverse. Is it out of boredom?"

"Kind of? I did just wanted something to do, and making something was always a good distraction." He takes hold of the Fresh plush. "But it was also to help with my memory. I figured anyone I met for longer then just a few minutes to a day. I'd make a plush for, so I'd remember for a fact that we met before."

His old life wasn't the only thing he has trouble with. half the Universes he destroyed, he barely even remember. The longer between time he talks to someone, he starts to just forget they even existed.

Even before they started this game, that was why he ended up remembering Fresh so well. Because Fresh would always seek him out himself. While most wanted nothing to do with him. He suppose rightfully so.

Fresh hums in acknowledgement.

He could get that, he sometimes just spend hours taking care of and playing with his Furbies, just to have something to focus all his time and thoughts on.

Hesitating slightly, Fresh poofs two Furbies, holding them out to Error.

"Not exactly da same or anything- but these are two of my pals."

He wasn't sure if this was the right move here. but he figured Error trusted him with his plushies he cared about. So maybe he could do the same? To show that he kind of understood?

Error stares at him for a moment, before fondness takes over his face.

He hesitated for a moment, before taking his glasses out to inspect them better.

Fresh eyes widens. "You wear glasses?"

"Yes. The fuck about it?" Error immediately tensed.

"Bro-! Why didn't yo take'm out while we been doing stuff?? Have ya even been able ta see the activities!?" Fresh exclaims in confusion.

He eases again. "Yes- No- It mostly been fine." he waves it off.

Error doesn't take the Furbies, but his hands takes Fresh hands in his own, so he can still scan over them.

One was mainly blue with a yellow stomach. and the other was tie dye.

"I see why you wished for one billion Furbies now. You wanted them to have more friends."

A grin took over Fresh face immediately.

"Yea bruh! Exactly!"

Error grabs the Fresh plush and put it by the Furbies.

"Now they have a mini pal of you."

Fresh chuckles. "Dey prob would like'm better, less talkative."

Error shrugs. "I dunno, It's kinda fun chatting with you."

Fresh gives him a fond expression. "Yo getting soft on me."

Error rolls his eyes. "Haven't you been paying attention? I've been for awhile now."

Fresh chuckles, as he wraps the three plushies into a hug.

"Not like yo the only one. I need ta get back ta annoying ya!"

Fresh jokes as Error just gives him a light hearted glare.

Error gatherers as many of the plushies as he could and puts them into a hug of his own.

There's a beat of silence.

"You know..." Error starts. "I'm not sure how much joy any of the stuff we tried have brought really. but It has been nice hanging out." He didn't quite realized just how alone he was until Fresh was with him.

"It has been way more captivating ta do it all with ya." Fresh adds. Most of it he wouldn't of done alone, just because he didn't think there was any point, and they didn't sound like they could even be fun.

Doing stuff together been actually enjoyable for them both. In one way or another.

"You know, we're just kinda messed up outcodes. with everything that caused me to become an error, and you being an parasite and not having a Soul. I'm not totally convinced we can actually have a true way to be happy."

"Prob. But we still have good moments, maybe dat's more important. I mean there's no such thing as a happy ending. Unless yo think death is the best outcome."

Error huffs in amusement. "Yeah, Death will take us all at the end."

"Exactly, but we can do what we can ta have better moments til then."

After a second Fresh adds. "Or until we get bored."

Error chuckles. "Geez, what a great way of looking at it." Fresh shrugs.

Sighing, Error gives him a look. "How long do you think we can keep this up?"

Fresh raised a brow. "Dunno, probably awhile tho."

That was good enough answer for him.

They might run out of stuff eventually. but It didn't actually matter. hanging out with one another is what made the stuff fun.

Doing things together made it less pointless, because they're doing it for each other to have some joy.

"Can ya teach me how ta make one of these lil pals?" Fresh holds up the plush of himself for emphasis.

Error immediately grins. "I can try, but I doubt I'll be very good at showing you what to do."

Fresh returns the smile. "Dat's fine."

They get out sewing supplies.

Moving to sit side by side so Fresh can get a better look at Error own hand movements. They get started.

And after some serious failures, Fresh eventually ends up with a decent Error plush.

Laying the Error plush side by side with the Fresh one.

Fresh grins. "Now dey can go hang out too!"

Error chuckles. "Let's hope they have better luck than we did."

"For real." Fresh chuckles as well.

At least despite everything.

They didn't think they'd get bored of one another anytime soon.