[She laughs just a little, a shake of her shoulders but not loud, not barking. Alphys has always been quiet and small, and for a long time she thought that meant she'd never be anything. But it means that when people come down here with her, when they retreat from their time in the spotlight, she can make sure they're safe when the light is shining low.]

I mean, yeah.

[Alphys tilts her head up towards Lup, trying to think of the right words, and instead just tightening her hand for a few more seconds.]

You don't need to go out and do something big. At least he got everyone over here, y-you know? I mean, it's... I know the feeling. It's weird when they try to do something big and you don't know how to act. But... I think he'd just be happy to uhm. Know it made something better.