Alices stood up as the door opened, folding her hands in front of her in order to hide their shaking. She raised her head, vowing not to show how afraid she was, for Undyne's sake. She didn't want to embarrass her. Before they'd opened the door, they'd managed to make the room as neat as they possibly could, both to make it welcome as well as to keep their own affairs their own, still. She figured that once the door opened, Undyne would become all business. She did, but she also stood beside Alices, which surprised her - especially when she felt Undyne take her hand. She felt her face warm up a little, but she didn't say anything - nor did she react. Undyne held that hand tight, it being the only thing that kept her from visibly shaking. She stood up tall and made her that her hair cove

