What can monsters bring into society? Do they have ressources to trade? Skilled labourers? Genius minds? Advanced technology? Awesome magic?
There's no image as you hear Frisk speak. Just a black screen. "Well, of course Monsters have things to offer- they're people with their own unique culture and perspective on the world. that honestly should be enouhg; that as people, with a soul and thoughts and feelings gives them intrinsic value. But, part of monster culture is kindness and generosity, in my experience so... there are a few things to offer, and a scientific marvel to display it today."
another voice joins in, deeper and more dramatic. "Is that my cue, Frisk?"
"Yes, how about you introduce yourself?"
And with that, your screen comes to life as lights turn on, showcasing a catwalk with a curtain behind it. Frisk is stood infront of the catwalk, smiling to the camera. On the catwalk out rolls a rectangular robot on a singular wheel, who poses to teh camera. "Hello Darlings, the moment' you've unknowingly been awaiting has arrived! I am the fabulous Robot with a Soul, Mettaton, and soon to be the monster of your dreams. I'm the Star of the underground, and soon, I'll be the star of your hearts too!" Frisk is smiling with a bit of amusement. this Robot is definitely the one speaking, however, the screen making a bright red star. "To answer your question, You'll be getting Me in your society, which is honestly a perk in and of itself."
"Mettaton..." Frisk calls out, a call of caution and humor.
"Oh yes, i suppose for the haters I may just not be enough, so let me introduce you to the wonderful mind who constructed me! not to mention, You're not even seeing my best just yet; I'll save that for my debut performance. just know this Box isn't all there is to see of me! The one who makes that statement possible is none of than Dr. Alphys!" entering stage left Is a stoutly yellow lizard wearing glasses.
She gives a small wave before standing to the side of the catwalk,s lightly infront of it. her claws weave together, she's fidgeting, but smiling.
"So there ticks off two boxes, a genius mind and advanced technology! and if that's not enough, we even have something else to show you beautiful people today!" Mettaton snaps some fingers, and in come two mini Mettatons carrying a covered tray, as Frisk hops up onto the catwalk and sits off the edge, pink highheel boots kicking lightly.
"Again, Monsters are caring and giving types, for the most part, and with that, we want to share culture. and what's more integral to cultures than food?" Frisk cut in, beaming at the camera. We have some examples of some more unique items here!"
With that cue, the mini MTTs open up the tray, showing the food off to the camera. Mettaton takes over, heart display as he adds warmth to his tone. "Now, i was talked out of showcasing the staple item of my resort, the steak of my face, but a key item of my facilities is on display here. firstly, we have the cinnabun, from snowdin, the crab apple of Gerson's store front, a Spider Donut from Muffet and the Spider clan's regular bakesale,"
"I've heard rumor Muffet wants to start a proper bakery once everyone is settled in! it won't be the place for anyone with arachnaphobia, but the aesthetic is gothic cute, and her sweets are much more affordable now that it's not an important fundraiser!" Frisk interjects there, somewhat stealing the show as they gesture to the platter.
Mettaton takes it in stride, hands clapping together as they resume, interruption not a problem. "For something with a bite to it, there's the glamburger, courtesy of MTT (tm) Resort kitchens. a juicy delectable burger, made with the pink sparkly touch of the MTT Brand!" he pauses there, that seeming to be an end of a rehearsed line.
Frisk picks the talk back up, voice enthusiastic. "And then, a slice of Cinnamon ButterScotch Pie, Queen Toriels' personal recipe. it's the best sweet i know of; even some chocoholics in my life call it the best! it's rich, sweet, and cinnamon y, and the best part about all these items? they're low calorie! Healthy too; all the great taste with no substitutions, and no worries."
Finally, Alphys speaks up, this clearly being something mildly rehearsed, though her voice wavers in a way Mettaton and Frisk's doesn't. "N-Now, I understand that, apparently this sort of speech sounds scammy, or-or-or unbelievable. Frisk uh, told us about...diet culture? And things like that about Humans and food and uh, how it differs for you than it does us! See, uh, Humans being made of... 90% physical matter eat physical items. Monster Food is more like... edible magical energy, for most of it. See, for us, it's just... food, though particularly powerful or skilled chefs can make it into something more, such as the Queen. Or uh, right. Aside from it working as sustenance for humans, Frisk has mentioned that is has a healing affect for injuries when eaten too? so we definitely plan on making sure monster candies are available for all first aid kits, for some quick small heals for scrapes and burns and such. but yeah, for most monsters, it's just food, though talented ones like the Queen's Cooking can uh, even heal monsters and... Geeze, I'm... not explaining this well, am I?" her shy smile falters as her face turns orange and pink, Alphys adjusting her glasses anxiously.
"It's alright- you've got this!" Frisk encourages.
"R-Right! alright, so essentially, monster food has to be able to fuel the magical energy that composes a monster's being, thus it's mostly healing magic in composition! now healing magic for monsters has to be really potent to have any affect other then energy, or in food's case, sustenance. For humans though, it's seemingly very effective! Not for like, illnesses, but physical or magical harm, such as the aforementioned scrapes or burns and such. wounds." with a bit of encouragement, Alphys is beginning to really get into it! still some stammering, but there's a bit more strength and confidence in her voice. "without there being much physicality to our food, there's literally little to none of the substances needed for there to be calories."
"That being said," Frisk cuts in with a practiced ease, and Alphys gives a silent sigh of relief, "currently, it wouldn't be recommended to eat only monster food. Sure, we have evidence that it alone can be survived on, but there's been no study for if there are any ill effects from a monster food only diet, as the cases had currently were without alternative option. All the same, one meal a day, and/or all snacks and desserts can absolutely safely be monsterfood!"
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