#if this is how they approach fiction it makes me worry for how they'll interact with the wider world... >>

[undertalethingems]

Sorry, I'm kinda new to the fandom but I never heard the "Undyne is racist" thing,, and I have no idea how someone came up with that???

yeaahhh it's. bad.

so, full disclosure, i'm white, so i'm not qualified to talk about racism in-depth and don't wish to get into it. but i feel like the people who say undyne is racist because she hates humans have only the shallowest understanding of what racism even is. I can only imagine they think racism is simply hating people for their ancestry--in this case, hating someone for being a human. but... racism is way more complicated than that, and it ignores the many legitimate reasons Undyne--as well as other monsters--might fear and hate humans. But it seems that context doesn't matter to people like this. hating people is bad, therefore, undyne is bad. the end.

it suggests a very simplistic worldview where a single bad action, even if later atoned for or corrected, renders you a bad person forever. It doesn't matter why you did it, even if you were misled or misinformed, because it was bad and you should have chosen to be good instead--but you didn't, so now you're irredeemable. It paints everyone who isn't a perfect angel as a hypocrite, because if you were really good, you wouldn't do bad things like lying, hating, or [reads smudged words on palm] manipulating people by trying to give them advice about making better choices? yeah. we're talking serious circular logic and mental gymnastics here, and insisting on seeing every "bad" action as proof of bad morals.

it's a very close-minded approach to the world... and it completely misses the point of a game about having compassion and understanding even for people who are very different from you. i'm baffled why these folks bother engaging with undertale at all.

[kurishiri]

Um, hi (✿^‿^)ﾉ. If it's alright with you, may i ask for a Twisted Wonderland matchup? no pressure tho if you don't want to do this, it's fine!!

I'm an infj, straight (but still questioning), cancer girl who's usually shy and reserved, and a bit awkward. i mostly like to stay quiet, but i try to be approachable and friendly if i interact with someone. it takes a while to get to know me, since i'm really private and have a fear of being judged. but if i feel comfortable enough, i let myself be more playful, affectionate, and mischievous. (i'm a bit of a crackhead lmao)

from what i'm described by my family and friends, they say that my strengths are usually my kindness, loyalty, and diligence. i tend to have a bleeding heart that drives me to be helpful and supportive to others, while my passion to reach my goals makes me really hardworking. and because it isn't easy to get to know me, i end up being really loyal to those who i am really close to. (i absolutely love my family and friends)

but for my flaws, they say i can be really perfectionistic, people pleasing, uptight, and anxious. because of how willing i am to help others, others can sometimes cross my boundaries and make me stressed. as for my perfectionism, i can be really worried that i'm not improving enough that i end up stressed as well. my anxiousness and stiffness are usually the end result of these two flaws off mine, making me overthink everything ;-;.

for likes, i tend to be a huge literate nerd. i love reading and learning about new things, whether it be about history or fictional. even if i may not really remember some of the details, i still have a lot fun reading. i also love writing, listening to music/rain, and knitting. writing stories as always been my passion and my dream career, while the other two i do when i need relaxation. i also can't help but enjoy traveling a bit. it's always fun to have a small adventure, even if my social battery is so low.

for dislikes, i really don't like going to parties whose guests i'm unfamiliar with or being in the spotlight. my anxiousness shoots up the roof and i'll struggle to relax. i also don't insensitivity or dishonesty. the former being that i can't stand seeing anyone being mistreated. while for the latter, i have a major pet peeve against lies and trickery.

i guess what i look for a partner is someone who's honest, has a decent attitude towards people, and can accept me for me. i don't think i'd ever like someone who acts mean or lies, it's an easy way to make me disinterested. it'd be nice tho if they'll understand and like me for me, because of how much i end up filtering myself to acquaintances and strangers.

i'm really sorry for the long matchup, please take your time if it's needed. (i also apologize if there's grammatical errors, i'm writing this in mobile and it's hard for me to keep track) i hope you have wonderful day and please take care of yourself!! You're an amazing writer and i can't wait to see what wonderful pieces you'll write next <333

— hello! sorry for taking a while with this! school is slowly (or more like quickly) ramping itself up and sometimes it can be hard to sit down and do these. of course, i intend to do all the ones in my inbox, but they just may take a while. anyway, anon, without further ado, the matchup is below the cut!

matchups request info !!

⇢ i can't be the only one who thinks neige needs more love, even though he's a side character in twisted wonderland.

⇢ the first meeting - i would imagine - could be that you find an injured bird that fell from a tree and want to bring it back to its nest. you struggle to do so, and neige, who happens to pass by and see you while on a stroll, comes in to help.

⇢ neige, while evidently a bit naïve, is a very kind and pure soul who wants nothing but the best for anyone, even if said anyone is annoyed with him. his kindness almost makes him thickheaded, so even if you're not that open with him, he won't mind all that much.

⇢ you two are a chill couple. you don't get jealous of each other easily, but you still love each other.

⇢ he can get along with pretty much everybody in a very genuine sense, just as you are supportive toward friends. you two can connect on that level.

⇢ like, you two could be on an outing together and if you saw a friend who looked troubled, you wouldn't hesitate to try to help them to the best of your ability.

⇢ another one of neige's charming points is his presence; it's basically the epitome of calming. just being around him can make a lot of worries go away. perhaps this is because of his natural character, where he's just altruistically calm yet kind overall in a genuine sense.

⇢ it's not as though he can make your anxieties disappear completely, but he can at least help. hold your hand, give you a smile as gentle and bright as the sun, a comforting hug, etc.

⇢ speaking of genuine, he doesn't lie. there's no reason to lie anyway. his naïveté makes him honest, and it's more charming than annoying.

⇢ outside of acting, i think he would share quite a bit of hobbies that you have. he is also a more introverted person who has more "quiet" hobbies. for example, he'd express curiosity toward the stories you write, and he will support you wholeheartedly if writing is your dream career. he would never hold you back from doing what makes you happy.

⇢ in general, you two give wholesome vibes. you understand each other, support each other, and just like being around each other's presence and indulge in similar hobbies, and you also like to spend time with friends and other people just as much. he is honest but not blunt, and i think that would make him a great person as well to be with. you'll surely find solace in his gentle presence.

i hope you enjoyed!