It's rare that Alphys hears so tangibly that she's helped someone- not through fault of not helping, or not being thanked, but because she simply never asks. It just feels like there's the heroes out there doing the noble work, and then there's-- well, her. In her lab. But the heroes could go on without her and save the world, so how important could she really be? Is making the journey easier vital? Of course it's worth it, but that's not truly her.

But this is different. This is tangible and kind, his smile and words. She gets a little teary eyed, even. This is-- oh, this is so much.

"Really?" It seems dumb to even ask, when he has no reason to lie, but-- well, Alphys knows a couple of things about being a good liar. "You really think I've h-helped that much?"