WHOS THE ONE WITH THE SOUL??

[17:04]*Official MTT EX is a robot! And he is very talented and beautiful and sexy!! He is also coming strolling down the stairs after a nice time charging, after having fun fooling around with Burgerpants. He also has very long hair today! It's his first time trying out this look, and he's very much enjoying it, considering trying some up-dos soon.

[17:06]*Simon-Blackquill is in the living room, munching on sunflower seeds and occasionally tossing one onto the table for Taka to fly over and eat. They're a pleasant snack for Simon, as he can feed them to Taka as well as just chew on the shells. He is also enjoying spitting the shells back out to see how far they go or what he can aim them at. He's making a HUGE FUCKING MESS.

[17:08]*Official MTT EX stops at the foot of the stairs when he sees Simon. Oh boy! Looks like he's either going to have a lot of fun, or have another emotionally draining day!! HURRAY!!!!

"Oh, I was WONDERing when I'd see YOU again, Darling~." He coos, strutting on over, before making a little bit of a face at the grody seed mess. "Well, well, aren't you just a messy one?"

[17:13]*Simon-Blackquill isn't happy to see Mettaton either, you know! He was just enjoying his time with his bird, thank you. He snaps his fingers and Taka moves from the floor to the man's shoulder, glaring at Mettaton as if he's some manner of prey. "Do you seriously expect a convict to behave in a civilised manner?" He asks, giving Mettaton a grin.

[17:15]*Official MTT EX puts a hand on his hip, jutting it out to one side, his other hand going to lightly touch his lips as he has a bit of a giggle. "Ooooh~, a convict, are we? Don't let Undyne hear you say that, Darling~." He says, a teasing tone in his voice. "She's already displeased with you as it is."

[17:18]*Simon-Blackquill raises an eyebrow and lifts his shackled hands. "You think these are decoration?" What reason would Undyne have to be 'displeased' with him? As far as he was aware, she was just fine with him. Then again, he doesn't particularly care or want to pay close attention. "Oh, I'm being handled, you don't have to worry about me killing you or anything..."

[17:23]*Official MTT EX flips his hair! "Oh, I was just giving you a fair warning. She can be a bit of a stickler. I doubt the lovely Tori would let you be here so comfortably if she didn't know you were harmless here~." Though, to be honest, he has no idea how durable his body would be against a properly determined human. "Anyways, I maaaay have told her about the things you said to me, and she didn't take it too kindly. I just hope she merely gives you a stern talking to, sweetheart, you have a rather nice face and I'd HATE to see it damaged~."

[17:27]*Simon-Blackquill just lowers his head and chuckles, before taking another sunflower seed and cracking the shell with his teeth, munching on that while flicking the actual seed toward the table. "You didn't let me finish. .....I'm far from harmless when Bobby is absent," he says, darkly, chuckling again. "And unfortunately for you, I'd rather enjoy having my face pounded into if that is what you feel I deserve."

[17:27]*Taka Blackquill flutters over toward the table and gulps down the seed Simon tossed out.

[17:29]*Official MTT EX hums softly in that prettily mechanical voice of his, stepping closer to wherever Simon is sitting. "Oohhhh~, so someone likes getting hit? How naughty!" He coos, clearly entertained by this information. "And anyways, Darling, like I said, your face is rather nicer without too much damage... I think I'd prefer brushing all that hair of yours instead~."

[17:32]*Simon-Blackquill doesn't look at Mettaton at all, and just crunches on his shell rather loudly, before spitting it out and aiming for the television. And it misses... damn. Oh well, he'll just have to pop another into his mouth and try again -- he cracks open another shell and tosses the seed onto the table again. "So much as touch me and I'll dismantle you in the most 'painful' way possible."

[17:33]*Taka Blackquill happily gulps down that seed as well! He has no idea what Simon is talking about, but he can sense the tone of voice he's taking and notes that hawk attacks may be required soon!

[17:36]*Official MTT EX thinks Simon is kinda gross, but he had sex with Burgerpants, his standards are obviously... special. "Oh don't worry, Sweetie, I can tell you're... bristly. I'd hardly touch YOU without your permission~." He says, and instead starts running his hands through his own hair, before pulling the bulk of it up behind his head in a very loose mock-ponytail. "By the way, what do you think- would an up-do look good for me?"

[17:40]*Simon-Blackquill still isn't looking at Mettaton, he cares not about a robot's sad excuse for hair! And he's not going to attempt to be friendly when Bobby isn't here. There's no reason for him to. He seems far more interested in his attempts to aim sunflower seed shells at the television, as evidenced by another firm spit. This one not only hits, but whacks the screen of the television with an audible 'clang'. Oh, now that was satisfying. "Ask Taka."

[17:40]*Taka Blackquill looks up at the two of them. Is he needed for something?

[17:43]*Official MTT EX rolls his eyes slightly, and then turns to Taka- who he promptly smiles brightly at, dropping his hair. "Ohhh~, aren't you pretty? Pretty bird~, so cute!" He coos, and he's not being sarcastic. Taka is a very nice looking bird. "Pretty sweetie, may I pet you?"

[17:45]*Simon-Blackquill doesn't say anything at all in response to this. He just reaches for another seed, splits the shell, chews on that for a bit... then spits it out over his shoulder, once again seeing how far it'll go. ...Ok, that was pathetic, it barely landed a couple inches.

[17:46]*Taka Blackquill tilts his head at the robot, noting the tone of voice but being very confused by why he's being spoken to in such a way. Simon doesn't baby-talk Taka, and for good reason -- it's weird.

[17:50]*Official MTT EX isn't baby-talking, that would involve a lot more lip pursing and funny noises. He giggles at the headtilt, tilting his head in return, before very slowly reaching out a hand- not exactly close to Taka, just holding it in the air in Taka's general direction. "Your name is Taka? It's a very cute name~." He says, voice still pleasant and cooing, not dripping in sultry sarcasm like it was earlier. "I'd like to pet you. May I~?"

[17:53]*Simon-Blackquill takes the seed into his mouth and actually eats that one himself, licking his lips from the taste. Even something as plain-tasting as sunflower seeds are pretty delicious to Simon's sensitive taste buds. He completely ignores Mettaton and Taka -- if he angers the bird, he'll just have to get pecked.

[17:53]*Taka Blackquill isn't being angered at all, unfortunately! He doesn't know he's supposed to share Simon's feelings about robots. As far as he's concerned, Mettaton is non-threatening right now. He gestures his head upward in response to hearing his name, and takes a few cautious steps towards the end of the table, but makes no move to leap from it.

[17:58]*Official MTT EX steps closer, close enough to touch Taka, and he lets his hand hover near the bird, cautious to make sure he's not going to get pecked at. He's durable, but he'd still rather not get attacked at all. He wiggles his fingers experimentally towards Taka.

[18:01]*Simon-Blackquill takes a handful of seeds and starts cracking them all open at once, flooding his mouth with hard, salty shells to chew on and suck the flavour out of. This is a legitimate way of eating sunflower seeds, I assure you! After he's satisfied with that, he spits the wad back out onto the floor.

[18:02]*Taka Blackquill steps further towards the end of the table and Mettaton's hand, reaching up to tap his beak against those wiggling fingers. What is this made out of?

[18:04]*Official MTT EX's hands appear to be wearing gloves made of a soft, silky or satin-like material, a light sheen over the fabric. He ignores how DISGUSTING Simon is being, because he's focused on the pretty bird! He starts to very gently run the side of a finger over Taka's beak, stroking it carefully, and he makes a soft, pleased noise, smiling brightly.

[18:35]*Simon-Blackquill can now gobble up a bunch of sunflower seeds now that he's removed the shells. So worth it. He doesn't care if it's disgusting, because honey, you see so much worse when you spend seven years in the clink.

[18:35]*Taka Blackquill is a pretty bird, thank you for noticing! He doesn't seem to mind the stroking of his beak, but doesn't react positively to it, either. More than anything, he looks curious. What are you going to do next, Mettaton?

[18:37]*Official MTT EX is going to try stroking his finger gently over Taka's head, petting him carefully and it's a good thing he's restraining himself because he really just wants to plant a big smooch on the bird's head. But he does not. He's at least a little smart. He also starts to give little experiemtal scritchies under Taka's headfeathers.

[18:57]*Simon-Blackquill continues snacking on his sunflower seeds for a little bit longer. He's already made a pretty legendary mess.

[18:57]*Taka Blackquill allows this, closing his eyes as he's petted and scritched. He seems to be completely calm at this point, so Mettaton must be doing something right!

[19:00]*Official MTT EX has succeeded in his dastardly plan of PETTING A PRETTY BIRDIE!! He relaxes, and starts giving the scritchies more casually, but no less sweetly. "He's a very good bird, Isn't he~?" He coos, apparently talking to Simon again. "Is it just his personality, or is it training?"

[19:05]*Taka Blackquill knows some of those words. He knows he's being praised, at least. He fluffs up a bit with pride. Of COURSE he's a good bird.

[19:06]*Simon-Blackquill doesn't even notice he's being spoken to at first, he's way more interested in the shell he's chewing on. After spitting it onto the table, he pops the seed into his mouth and glances at Mettaton and Taka. "......A combination of the two."

[19:12]*Official MTT EX coos happily at the fluff!! More scritches for Taka as a reward for being a very cute and pretty bird!! "Hmmm~, so he's a very good bird AND very well trained." He says, giggling a little. After a few more seconds, he looks over at Simon, and says, "You know, Darling, I don't think I recall learning your name."

[19:16]*Taka Blackquill starts leaning into said scritches! These make him so happy!

[19:16]*Simon-Blackquill raises an eyebrow, swallowing the seed and setting the rest of them down -- he's had enough to snack on for now. "......Simon Blackquill." He whistles softly.

[19:17]*Taka Blackquill hears that whistle and retreats to rest on Simon's shoulder.

[19:17]*Simon-Blackquill administers his own scritches to Taka.

[19:22]*Official MTT EX is mildly disappointed that bird-scritching privileges have been taken from him! He pouts, sticking out his lower lip. Then he just lets out a short sigh, and puts his hands at his hips. "I'd like to ask you a question." He says, jutting one of his hips out. "Do you still despise me? Think I have no feelings at all?"

[19:27]*Simon-Blackquill gives all his attention to Taka for a moment, appearing completely uninterested in Mettaton's questions. After he's satisfied with the attention he receives back from the hawk, he answers, but continues giving Taka affection and looking right at him as opposed to the robot. "Of course. I'm no ignorant fool. My older sister is a robotics engineer."

[19:32]*Official MTT EX huffs, and flips his hair... And then his other hand drifts from his hip, over his stomach, across the case containing a glowing pink heart. Undyne said he should never, but... it should be fine, right? He takes a breath, before continuing on in a sweet tone. "May I show you something?" He asks, tracing circles on the clear casing over the heart. "I really do think you'll find it VERY interesting, truly~. It might make you rethink a few things."

[19:38]*Simon-Blackquill isn't incredibly interested in whatever Mettaton has to show him, but he doesn't have a reason to say no aside from being pointlessly cruel, which, while tempting, actually goes against his nature. He stops petting and scritching Taka to glance over at Mettaton, expression blank. "Very well. What is it?"

[19:45]*Official MTT EX briefly bites his lower lip, a fang poking out over it... And then his body shudders and whirrs for just a moment, before the clear shield of the case holding the heart slides away with a pneumatic hiss. He reaches for the heart, and it hovers close to his fingertips following them as he coaxes it out, until he's holding it in front of him, towards Simon. It's a soft pink color, with a gentle, pulsing glow, and faint tendrils of light drape from it, connecting it into his core.

"... Please only look, don't touch." He says, voice soft and almost sleepy-sounding. "This is... my soul."

[19:51]*Simon-Blackquill stands up as he notices Mettaton starting to remove the piece from his body, already getting a feeling he knows what it's intended to be -- he's seen robots with 'heart', after all -- but as Mettaton explains what it is, Simon's expression doesn't seem to change. He's experienced at learning of these things and not giving away his feelings towards them too easily.

...Though that pang of guilt that he felt when he realised his words upset Bobby returns. So it has some degree of emotion or very realistic depiction of it... not incredibly surprising all the same, but that doesn't stop Simon from feeling bad about it.

"It looks to be a heart. Do you know what a soul is supposed to be?"

[19:56]*Official MTT EX gives Simon a look like he's stupid, tilting his head. "Of course it looks like a heart. I don't know what souls look like where you're from, but where I'm from, our souls look like hearts, when we can see them." he pulls his soul back towards himself, cupping both hands underneath it, which now floats just over his palms. The usually cool metal of his face looks more warm when it reflects the soft pink light of his soul. "Our souls are our very essences, duh. And unlike you humans, us monsters are made entirely of magic, composed wholly of our souls. I'm a little different, of course... I had to have a shell built to house my soul, to give myself corporeality."

[19:59]*Simon-Blackquill takes in the information and immediately tries to think of a way to keep himself from feeling too bad about it... or at least, to keep himself from feeling so bad the guilt shows on his face. That would be a loss, in his eyes.

"Hm. You're not wrong. I suppose... things work differently here, for the soul is not a visible, tangible object." But this also gets him to thinking... "If that is the case, then are you not a fully inorganic robot? Would cyborg be a more appropriate term?"

[20:02]*Official MTT EX shrugs slightly. "I'm not sure if 'cyborg' fits either. This body is made of metal and supplemental magic- the only thing purely me is my soul- at least until my soul bonded with my body." He coos softly for a moment, at his soul, before he lowers it back to his middle, letting the light tendrils pull it back into his core. "Undyne told me not to show you, because it was dangerous- our souls are weak by themselves. But she doesn't even know the truth. Only myself and Dr. Alphys really know."

There's a pause, and there's a hiss as the glass slides back into place. "I wasn't always a robot. But I can't be corporeal unless I am, unless I possess some other awful object, but none were ever right. Only this one, made just for me~."