#Ranchfell sans

[emeraldhazeidentity]

I’m slowly working my way through drawing the main Ranchfell cast. It only feels right to start off with the brothers that kicked this whole AU idea off: the skeletons.

Papyrus - Nickname: Chief

A former member of the Royal Guard, Chief decided to start afresh on the Surface, so he set up a ranch with his brother. They mostly specialise in longhorn cattle, but their ranch is home to a variety of animals and livestock. Chief keeps a couple of sheep, as he has a secret soft spot for the wooly animals, not that he’ll ever admit it...Even though he;s retired from law enforcement, he’ll still help out Sheriff Undyne if she needs some extra monsterpower. But, for the most part, he’s content to hide himself away on his ranch.

Sans - Nickname: Bronco

Sometimes refered to as “Bronc” by friends, Bronco is a charmer, and he knows it. He’s a frequent face at Grillby’s saloon, where he’s got a bit of a reputation for one night stands, but in reality it’s all a lie - He only ever takes his conquests to their front porch, steals a kiss, winks and promises "next time". The truth that not even his brother knows is that Bronco longs for a real relationship, but he feels stuck in a loop of cheap hookups and a sullied reputation. Bronc rarely goes anywhere without his loyal German Shepherd dog, Bingo, at his heels.

Shoutout to @lizzie-tempest for the ideas of Chief’s sheep and Bingo!

[emeraldhazeidentity]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Undertale (Video Game) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sans (Undertale)/Reader Characters: Underfell Sans - Character, Reader, Grillby's Bar, Assorted Side Characters Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Farmfell, Alcohol, gender neutral reader, Reader is not Frisk or Chara (Undertale), Alternate Universe - Western, Self-Esteem Issues, body esteem issues, Flirting, Drunkenness, Sans and Reader aren't drunk during their interaction though, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, First Dates

I saw this post, and i was inspired to finally write something for my Farmfell/Ranchfell Sans, Bronco.

Please be mindful of the tags.

[emeraldhazeidentity]

A have a few questions about Chief and Bronco, if that’s okay ❤️

What’s their relationship like? Do they get along pretty well? Are they distant?

What are their hobbies?

And… this last one is a lil self indulgent admittedly, but would they let their partner paint their claws? Or is that not their style?

Thank you for the questions, friend!

For the record, I am 100% on board for answering questions about any of my characters. If anyone has got something they want to know about any of my guys or gals, please feel free to ask away 💚

What’s their relationship like?

Complicated, is probably the best way to describe it.

These 2 will absolutely fight like cats at the drop of a hat. But if someone else even vaguely threatens either brother, they'd best be prepared for the other one to immediately jump to their bro's defence. Even Undyne gets a snarl from Chief if she badmouths Bronco.

The truth is, neither brother would know what to do without the other. They've been together their whole lives. Going their separate ways doesn't even enter their minds, even when they're having a full blown yelling match. Their arguments may rumble on for several days, but they'll inevitably reach the point where both will just silently agree to drop it.

One day they can't be in the same room as each other, and the next one just casually strolls up and helps the other with his work as if nothing happened.

What are their hobbies?

You don't get much time for hobbies when you've got a whole ranch to care for, day in and day out.

That said, Bronco loves to whittle while he's waiting around for something, like the blacksmith to finish shoeing his horse or Chief to decide what to order at Grillby's tavern. Bronco has a whittling knife that he carries with him everywhere, and he's always picking up odd sticks and lumps of wood he sees lying around to carve later. His GSD, Bingo, is good at finding sticks for him.

Most of the time he just mindlessly whittles them down into spikes, but occasionally he'll get a burst of inspiration and carve them into a shape, like a bird or a cactus. His figures are crude, but recognisable.

When Chief is not on the ranch, he's helping out Sheriff Undyne with enforcing the law around town. It's mostly just an excuse to posture, and it makes him feel powerful when lowlifes shrink as he walks by.

On quiet nights, Chief can be found out behind the barn practicing his aim. Monsters have their own bullets, so they've got no need for guns. But Chief appreciates the look and feel of firearms, and being able to master sharp shooting without the use of his magic is a source of pride for him.

Bronco is too lazy to learn how to shoot a gun.

Would they let their partner paint their claws?

Depends.

Chief will only let you if the two of you are very close - if you ask early in the relationship, he'll squawk at you and refuse outright. But if you've reached the stage where he's opening up and letting himself be emotionally vulnerable around you, he'll be much easier to convince. As you paint away, he'll find, to his surprise, that it's actually very relaxing, and he'll come to love the soft touch of your fingers as you gently manoeuvre his hands to paint his claws evenly.

The claws are for your eyes only, though. He'll wear his gloves over them at all other times, even around the house (can't let Bronco see he's gone soft...).

As for Bronco, he genuinely doesn't care. If his SO wants to paint his claws while the two of you are lounging around together at the end of a long day, then sure, go for it. Good luck getting him to wait for them to dry, though. He never means to, but the moment you're finished he'll absentmindedly scratch or brush his hands against the table/couch/whatever and ruin the polish.

Oh well, the experience was fun, at least.

Both brothers are very strict about the colours, though: it'll have to be red or black or gold. Chief favours the blood red polish, while Bronco loves the metallic gold.

[emeraldhazeidentity]

Yes!!!!

So, I've been thinking lately about my own version of a Farmfell AU (since farming + Underfell is right up my alley) and I've been hit by a torrent of ideas 😅

I'd basically make it country/western themed (so I'm toying with calling it Ranchfell). Sans' nickname was the first to come to me, and I'm in love with how perfect it is. I've also found great nicknames for Toriel, Asgore and Muffet.

The one I'm struggling with at the moment is Papyrus. I'm thinking along the lines of gun-related, but names like Bullet, Trigger or Pistol don't really seem to fit a Fell Paps...

If anyone has any suggestions (or just wants to hear more 😅) I am all ears.

[emeraldhazeidentity]

So, I've been thinking lately about my own version of a Farmfell AU (since farming + Underfell is right up my alley) and I've been hit by a torrent of ideas 😅

I'd basically make it country/western themed (so I'm toying with calling it Ranchfell). Sans' nickname was the first to come to me, and I'm in love with how perfect it is. I've also found great nicknames for Toriel, Asgore and Muffet.

The one I'm struggling with at the moment is Papyrus. I'm thinking along the lines of gun-related, but names like Bullet, Trigger or Pistol don't really seem to fit a Fell Paps...

If anyone has any suggestions (or just wants to hear more 😅) I am all ears.

[lizzie-tempest]

Oh my god, they're perfect! I love these boys so much! So handsome 🥰

[lizzie-tempest]

I love this idea so much. Fell Sans in a cowboy hat? Yes please 🥰

So, I've been thinking lately about my own version of a Farmfell AU (since farming + Underfell is right up my alley) and I've been hit by a torrent of ideas 😅

I'd basically make it country/western themed (so I'm toying with calling it Ranchfell). Sans' nickname was the first to come to me, and I'm in love with how perfect it is. I've also found great nicknames for Toriel, Asgore and Muffet.

The one I'm struggling with at the moment is Papyrus. I'm thinking along the lines of gun-related, but names like Bullet, Trigger or Pistol don't really seem to fit a Fell Paps...

If anyone has any suggestions (or just wants to hear more 😅) I am all ears.

[emeraldhazeidentity]

Ooh, OK.

So I'm kinda toying with the idea that Farmfell/Ranchfell is a post pacifist Underfell.

Frisk has befriended and freed all the monsters, everyone's on the surface now, and everyone is trying to leave behind their "kill or be killed" ways.

But.

The city of Ebott rejects them. Monsters aren't welcomed by humanity (especially because so many of them look so scary).

Now, normally a whole population of Fell monsters would immediately revert back to "kill or be killed" under such treatment. But, Frisk is able to convince them to let it go and move out to the countryside where they can live peacefully away from humans.

So, led by Asgore, the entire monster population sets up their own town on the surface, out in the scrublands where no people want to live. They find that copying practices from old Western films that ended up in the Underground's dump are the best ways to survive out there, so the new town quickly develops an Olde West vibe.

Everyone is trying to make a fresh start on the surface. Asgore takes on more of a mayor/governor role rather than a king. Toriel rediscovers her passion for teaching and opens a school house, which Frisk and Flowey attend. Undyne becomes the town sheriff. Grillby opens a saloon, which Mettaton performs in. Muffet runs the town bank, and Alphys is the local inventor/tinkerer.

Sans and Papyrus choose to make a totally new start as ranchers. They may have acquired their first couple of cows in a... Less-than-legal manner, but they now have a thriving herd and a prosperous homestead.

The town still has a certain lawless, 'wild west' quality to it (they're still Fell monsters after all) but on the whole the monsters live relatively peaceful lives on the surface now.

So, I've been thinking lately about my own version of a Farmfell AU (since farming + Underfell is right up my alley) and I've been hit by a torrent of ideas 😅

I'd basically make it country/western themed (so I'm toying with calling it Ranchfell). Sans' nickname was the first to come to me, and I'm in love with how perfect it is. I've also found great nicknames for Toriel, Asgore and Muffet.

The one I'm struggling with at the moment is Papyrus. I'm thinking along the lines of gun-related, but names like Bullet, Trigger or Pistol don't really seem to fit a Fell Paps...

If anyone has any suggestions (or just wants to hear more 😅) I am all ears.