And now its Sans's turn to feel awkward, that comment prodding at the intense feelings of guilt he's been feeling all week. He's not much one for wearing his heart on his ulna, but historically he can't claim to have been any different.

"...Yeah, well," he says, having to catch up after a few disconnected moments of delay. "...I can't blame you for wantin' to take a step back, either. Especially when what we're dealing with is stuff like last night."