Sans glanced at the rear view mirror, checking on Eri, who was in the back. Her hands were planted on the windows as she stared at everything with wide-eyed wonder. He supposed she would, haven't been able to go much of anywhere or do much of anything. They had gotten the ok to foster Eri this morning, and after child proofing the home and having child services check it, they were now on their way to show her home herself. Sans usually wasn't much for doing anything but the bare minimum, but when he put his determination into a project... well, he couldn't spoil the surprise, now could he? "She looks excited." Shota commented as he turned into the driveway. "she is... her soul seems to be singing, heh." He supposed that being taken in by the guys who saved your life would have that sort of effect on ya. Papyrus would be home to help too, he was excited to have a foster kid in the house. While Sans and Shota worked, he'd be watching Eri at the school so she could see Izuku and Mirio in between classes, and Sans could help her with control.

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Shota released Eri into the yard, where she explored and pointed things out to the heroes, asking what it was. Sans smiled anxiously, both understanding and fearing that curiosity of hers, but as Shota promised, he was right there beside him to keep him calm. "Remember her situation, Sans. She was sheltered from the world for a long time..." Sans nodded in understanding and leaned into Shota's touch. "i know... i know she was..." Papyrus, in Papyrus fashion, kicked the door open, scaring the curiosity right out of Eri. She made a beeline for Sans specifically and held on to the back of his coat as she peeked out at Papyrus. "NYEH- I Am So Sorry, Small Human! I Did Not Mean To Frighten You!" Sans chuckled and petted her hair. "it's ok, kiddo... that's my bro, papyrus. he lives with us and helped to rescue you." Sans coaxed her to greet him. Papyrus himself sat down to look less intimidating as Sans urged her over. As soon as Paps greeted her with a small pat pat, it was over. Sans knew they were gonna be best buds. Shota smiled, knowing it to be a fact as well.

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Eri loved her room. Sans and Shota had decorated for it to be a child's dream with glow in the dark stars on the ceiling, stuffed animals lining the rose bed walls, and those princess curtains to hide from the world on the bad days. The walls were still bare and waiting for her magic touch, but there was a little nightlight, toy box full of all sorts of fun things she could do, and a dresser full of all sorts of new clothes for her. All different varieties so she could chose her own style. Sans was actually pretty proud. He did most of the work, especially on the ceiling and curtains. Eri had flopped on the bed, rolling in the comfort of the sheets and blankets before reaching up to touch the pulled back curtains. "Wow..." She awed over it before looking at Sans and Shota and going to give them a hug. "Th-thank you!" Shota showed her where the toys were so she could pick out favorites to play with until dinner was done. Shota and Sans eventually picked toys out to play along with her and get used to having a kid.

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Shota had Eri sit next to Sans to help him adjust to her. Despite his anxieties, Sans was really good with her, hiding them easily with a joke or a pun. Shota supposed he had to with Frisk too. He had experience. Sans snorted. "your a mess, kiddo, maybe curry wasn't the best first meal with the family." Sans faltered a moment before his smile grew and he grabbed a napkin to clean her face. Shota supposed it was really hitting him now. He had a family. More than just his brother. He and Shota had were fostering a child and everything. He seemed to be very happy with that idea. "Thank you, Sans!" Eri chirped before digging back into the meal. "your welcome, kiddo." Sans replied quietly as he happily went back to his own dinner. Maybe it wouldn't take long at all for Sans to get over his fear of reset. Shota smiled proudly at Sans, making him blush bashfully and smile back. "NO CANOODLING AT THE TABLE!" Papyrus barked before either he or Sans could say anything. "we weren't bro-" Sans held his hands up in surrender. "What's canoodling?" Eri asked, making Sans whine and hide.

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Shota was leaned in the doorway as Sans ready a story to Eri, but it wasn't the storybook he was holding. Shota had never heard of Fluffy Bunny before, but seeing as Sans knew it word for word, he knew it was something he would have to find and buy so Eri could see the pictures as he read aloud. Shota recalled Sans reading this very same story to Papyrus. He supposed this was just more incentive to do so. Sans kept the door cracked as he and Shota left the room. "this feels so surreal... raising frisk's descendant. can hardly wrap my mind about it..." Sans murmured as they headed to their own room. "It doesn't seem to upset you." Shota pointed out softly as they went into their shared bedroom. "ya kidding? i never thought i'd find someone to love, let alone a kid-" His cheekbones colored blue again as it hit him again. They had a kid. A foster kid, but theirs to raise regardless. "You're right, you and I have both come a long way, Sans..." Shota stooped down to kiss him. "I'm happy with our progress." Sans kissed him again. "me too..."

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