"Protect him," Sans says, looking back at Lauren fully. He pauses for a moment, and then adds: "I know what you're gunna say. That you are protectin' him with this. But... you're not. Your need to feel like you're doing something is outpacing any benevolent intent."

He looks away again.

"If you wanna keep him safe, do it in the little ways, day to day. Protectin' someone isn't always about grand gestures or resolving a problems in a neat little package. If you wanna protect him, then do it."