After that puzzle, they continued through more rooms with puzzles, until then, they entered a room, but Toriel blocked the way to continue.
Toriel: "My children, proof me how you solve your problems with that dummy. Maintain a dialogue with the Dummy."
Understood! Here's how A'malther's children might interact with the dummy individually or as a group:
Zalthirion (Leader, oldest, and tactical):
Steps forward first, examining the dummy with curiosity. He speaks with a calm tone:
"You're just a puppet, aren't you? What purpose do you serve beyond standing in our way?"
Zalthirion attempts to engage in dialogue, seeing if the dummy reacts, but upon realizing it doesn't respond, he takes a step back, gesturing to the others:
"It's harmless. Nothing more than a test."
Kaeltherion (Energetic and impulsive):
Rushes up before anyone can stop him, rolling his shoulders.
"If it's just a test, I'll finish it fast!"
Kaeltherion delivers a single, powerful strike with his fist. The dummy instantly shatters into three pieces—bottom, torso, and head—before tumbling to the floor.
He smirks, dusting off his hands:
"See? Problem solved."
Lymtherion (Calm but firm):
Steps up to the shattered dummy with crossed arms, glancing back at Kaeltherion.
"That was unnecessary. If this was alive, you'd already have ended it. Remember, brute force isn't always the solution."
He examines the pieces silently, as if contemplating whether Kaeltherion's approach was justified.
Velthara (Charming and sly):
She places her hands on her hips, giving a theatrical sigh.
"Really, Kael? Must you always destroy things? Perhaps it could've been persuaded to move."
Velthara leans down to the shattered dummy, giving it a pitying glance before stepping away with disinterest.
"At least now we know what not to do if something actually talks."
Thaltherion (Quiet and observant):
He doesn't step forward but instead watches the others, his gaze fixed on the shattered remains. He mutters under his breath:
"All that power... wasted on something that couldn't even fight back."
He doesn't intervene further, staying in the background, observing reactions.
Xelthara (Strategic but caring):
Approaches the shattered dummy cautiously, looking at Kaeltherion with a shake of her head.
"You could've at least waited to see if it had more use."
She crouches near the remains, checking for any sign of interaction. When nothing happens, she turns to Toriel.
"Does this count as passing your test, or was this supposed to be solved... differently?"
Valtherion (Innocent and curious):
He hesitates at first but eventually steps toward the dummy's remains, poking at the pieces with his clawed finger.
"Was it really just a test? Maybe it didn't even have a chance to talk before Kaeltherion destroyed it."
Valtherion looks up at Toriel, his expression a mixture of confusion and worry:
"Did we fail?"
Toriel observes them with a mix of patience and disappointment, her gaze softening slightly as she addresses them:
"My children, this was not about destroying or defeating an opponent. It was about understanding. The dummy was not alive, but not all you meet will be as harmless. Words can often achieve more than violence. But do not fret... you still have much to learn, and I am here to guide you."
She motions for them to follow as the group prepares to leave the room, each child reflecting on their actions—or lack thereof—with their own perspective.
After going through multiple rooms with more puzzles, they enter a very long hallway, and Toriel turns to them, apologizing, and then started to run fast through the hallway, leaving them behind.
Zalthirion: Calls out, "Wait! What are you doing?" before motioning for the group to follow quickly.
Kaeltherion: Immediately sprints after Toriel without hesitation, yelling, "What's going on?!"
Lymtherion: Runs cautiously, keeping an eye on his siblings while muttering, "This feels wrong..."
Velthara: Pauses briefly, frowning. "Why would she run like that?" before reluctantly chasing after her.
Thaltherion: Walks briskly but doesn't rush, his eyes narrowing. "This is strange..."
Xelthara: Urges the younger ones forward, saying, "Stay close! We can't get separated!"
Valtherion: Stays near Xelthara, looking worried. "Why did she leave us behind?"
After a moment, Kaeltherion reaches the end of the hallway, finding Toriel hiding behind a pillar, who then goes out to be in the middle in front to enter the next room.
Toriel: "Don't worry, my children. I didn't leave you, I was just hiding. I was just testing your independence, as see how you would react, and what you would do."
Zalthirion: Crosses his arms, visibly irritated. "Testing us? You could've just asked instead of running off."
Kaeltherion: Relaxes slightly, though still breathing heavily from running. "You scared us! Why test us like that?"
Lymtherion: Stares at Toriel, frowning. "You didn't have to run... We can handle ourselves, but still..."
Velthara: Places a hand on her hip, her tone sharp. "You could've warned us. What if something happened while you were gone?"
Thaltherion: Adjusts his posture, nodding slightly. "It was... unexpected. But I see your point."
Xelthara: Glances at the younger siblings, her expression protective. "Next time, please don't leave us like that. It wasn't necessary."
Valtherion: Looks relieved but confused. "We thought you left us for real..."
Toriel: "I'm sorry, my children, but I thought you were much more ready than you actually are. You all are very tall, and look very young. I wanted to see how ready you were."
Then, Toriel gets a call, as picks up an old phone from her dress' pocket. After some talk in the call, she hands the call, saving the phone.
Toriel: "Please, do wait me here, my children. I must attend something important."
Toriel then leaves the hallway, entering the next room, and disappearing from their view. Once again, by themselves.