"Lauren, be careful!" he calls out lightly, doing his best not to let any nervousness show through his voice. Are plants like animals? Do they sense fear? He inclines his head to Papyrus, even as his gaze stays on Lauren and the rose creatures. "And fight or not, I don't think we should have much ta do with 'em-"

Aaaaand that's a portal, the sudden appearance of which has him jump before he blinks over to Lion. "Oh, there ya are? Steven, right?" Can he understand animals? Of course not. But one doesn't need to in the situation. "Haven't seen 'im yet. Gotta get past these buggers first."