Wow this is super uncomfortable. On the one hand, Papyrus seems to have the Mother's rapt attention. On the other... Papyrus has the Mother's rapt attention. It's kind of like a horrible train wreck that you can't look away from, and you're not sure if you should call 911 or just stand there, gaping like a fish, watching the world burn.

It's really the sensation of Ignatius taking a hit elsewhere, a shuddering in that poor faerie's very soul, that spurs him to motion. It means that the Mother is better at multitasking than they thought. He locates Tyki from his hiding place and moves to stand behind him. He gestures vaguely to whatever the hell is happening over there with Papyrus and puppet Sans.

"Should we do something?"