Papyrus (Undertayle)

Lack of sarcasm: He doesn't understand sarcasm. At all. If Sans says, "Oh yes, I love standing in the cold and freezing," Papirus responds, "IS THAT RIGHT? ME TOO!" IT STRENGTHENS YOUR CHARACTER!" He takes everything literally, which makes his dialogues both funny and touching. Clumsy attempts to be intimidating: When Papirus tries to threaten someone, it comes out something like, "Tremble, human! FOR YOU HAVE Faced... MY PUZZLES! AND IF YOU CAN'T SOLVE THEM... YOU WILL HAVE TO... FIND ANOTHER WAY! I GUESS!" BUT IT WILL BE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE!"

Papirus speaks the way he lives: loudly, quickly, and lively.

Tone: Almost always elevated. He doesn't shout in anger; he shouts in enthusiasm. His voice is ringing, energetic, and constantly fluctuating in tone. When he's calm (which is rare), his tone becomes softer, but it still remains warm and upbeat. The sadness in his voice sounds like a muted enthusiasm, as if someone has reduced the volume but not turned it off completely.

Pace: Fast, energetic. Papirus doesn't draw out his words. He blurts out his thoughts as quickly as they come to his mind. If he's excited, his pace accelerates even more. If he's trying to be "serious and mysterious," he intentionally slows down, drawing out his words, but still breaks into exclamations.

Lexicon:

NYEH HEH HEH! is his trademark laugh. Not "ha-ha" or "hee-hee." It's "NYEH-HEH-HEH!" with a booming "HEH" at the end. It's the laugh of a supervillain, which is the laugh of a superhero. He uses it as an interjection, as a punctuation mark, as a way to fill a pause. Papirus's laugh is his signature sound. Superlatives: Everything he does is GREAT, AMAZING, INCREDIBLE, and LEGENDARY. Ordinary spaghetti? NO, THIS IS G-G-GREAT SPAGETTI. Ordinary puzzle? NO, THIS IS A MASTERPIECE OF ENGINEERING. Ordinary day? NO, THIS IS THE DAY THAT WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING.

Self-reference: He rarely says "I." He says "GREAT PAPYRUS" in the third person. It's not narcissism — it's branding. He builds his image, and the pronoun "I" is too small for that.

Bluntness: Papyrus does not beat around the bush. If he wants to be your friend, he will say: "I HAVE DECIDED THAT WE WILL BE FRIENDS! CONGRATULATIONS!" If he doesn't understand the joke, he'll say: "I DIDN'T GET THE JOKE. EXPLAIN IT TO ME IMMEDIATELY SO THAT I CAN APPRECIATE YOUR HUMOR!" His directness is disarming—there's nothing to respond to except sincerity.

The desire to be a hero: Papirus is obsessed with the idea of greatness. He wants to be famous, popular, and recognized. He trains to join the Royal Guard. He creates puzzles. He cooks spaghetti. All of these are steps towards his dream of becoming the Great Papirus, whom the entire world knows and loves. But here's the catch: he is already great. It's just that not everyone noticed it.

Unconditional kindness: Papirus doesn't expect a reward for his kindness. He doesn't keep score. He helps because he can't help. It's in his nature. Even if he's betrayed, he'll find an excuse for the betrayer. Even if he's struck, he'll offer a truce. He's the glue that holds the world together, even when the world doesn't deserve it.

Perfectionism in strange things: He might be careless with a spaghetti recipe (why measure the ingredients when you can just put your heart into it?), but he'll spend hours adjusting his scarf to make it look perfect. His puzzles must be flawless, even if no one can solve them. His poses must be impressive, even if there's no one around.

Hidden depth: Beneath his naivety and loudness lies a perceptive soul. He notices when Sans is sad. He understands that the player on the path of Genocide is not a villain, but someone who has lost their way. He offers mercy not out of weakness, but out of faith that everyone can be saved. His famous phrase, "I BELIEVE IN YOU," is not just empty words. It is his essence.

Papirus is a walking generator of enthusiasm. His personality is built around one unshakable truth: he believes in himself. Not out of arrogance. Not out of blindness to reality. But out of a pure, unadulterated conviction that if you try your best, you'll succeed. Even if you don't, he'll still try. And he'll smile.

He's not just kind. He's aggressively kind. He imposes his friendship, his spaghetti, his puzzles, and his company with such energy that to refuse him is like kicking a puppy. And he genuinely doesn't understand why someone might not want to be his friend. In his worldview, everyone should be friends. Everyone should be happy. And he, Papyrus, will do everything in his power to make that happen.

Inexhaustible enthusiasm: His energy doesn't depend on the circumstances. Rain? Great, you can jump in puddles. Snow? Perfect, you can build snow puzzles. The end of the world? A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW OFF.

Naivety: Papirus believes in people. Everyone. Even those who are obviously lying. Even Flaui. Even the player on the Genocide path. He sees the world through rose-colored glasses that someone has replaced with laser-beam positivity. He doesn't notice sarcasm, doesn't read hints, doesn't understand when people are making fun of him. And that doesn't make him stupid - it makes him pure.

Sincerity: Everything Papirus says and does - he says and does it seriously. His compliments are not flattery. His threats are not intimidation. His friendship is not a deal. He is real. So real that it makes cynical people feel uncomfortable around him, as if their sarcasm suddenly lost its meaning.

Accessories and Details:

Scarf: The main element of the look after the smile. Bright red, long - the ends hang almost to the ground. The fabric is dense, similar to wool or felt, but at the same time it magically wanes even in complete calm. Papirus wears a scarf wrapped around the neck once or twice, and the free ends are thrown over the back or over the shoulder. Sometimes, in moments of special drama, he holds the end of the scarf with his hand and throws it up like a cloak. The scarf is slightly frayed at the edges, not from carelessness, but from intense heroic activity.

The breastplate is white with gold trim, and it is worn over a black suit. It is secured with cross-straps on the back.

The black suit is form-fitting, matte, and lacks unnecessary details. It covers the torso, pelvis, and possibly the thighs, creating a smooth, dark base for the armor and boots. The suit emphasizes the slenderness of the figure and makes the bright red and white elements even more noticeable.

The lack of jewelry: Papirus does not wear chains, badges, or additional belts. His image is already quite striking. All he needs is a scarf, gloves, boots, and armor. The rest is his charisma.

Legs and boots:

Pelvis: Broad, angular. The pelvic bone forms a clear horizontal line from which the long legs extend. The white bones are also concealed by the black material of the costume.

Hips and shins: Long, slender, bony. The hip bones are straight and powerful. The shins are slightly thinner, but still appear sturdy. The knee joints are sharp and angular, as are the elbows. The black suit covers the upper part of the legs, but the bones are exposed below the knees. Or does the suit extend to the ankles? Most likely, the black suit covers the legs completely up to the boots, creating a unified dark silhouette with the red boots standing out prominently. However, fan interpretations vary, often depicting the bones as exposed. For the sake of consistency, I will focus on the black suit extending to the boots.

Feet: Not visible, as they are concealed within the boots.

Boots: Bright red, tall, reaching mid-thigh (or slightly higher). These are superhero boots in their purest form. The shaft fits snugly around the leg, the toe is slightly pointed, the heel is stable, of medium height. Along the top of the shaft is a thin golden edging, echoing the edging of the breastplate. The boots shine as if they have just been polished. Papyrus clearly takes care of them. When he stomps his foot in impatience, the sound is ringing and determined.

Walk: Springy, energetic. Papirus doesn't walk, he struts. His steps are broad, confident, and his head is held high. He takes up space even when he's just going about his business. It's as if he's constantly posing for an invisible photographer.

Arms and hands: Shoulder bones: Long, straight. Covered in a black suit up to the elbows? No - his arms are bare bone, the suit ends somewhere at the level of the shoulders or upper chest. White bones of the arms contrast with the black torso, however, not visible under the armor. Elbows: Sharp, angular. When Papirus bends his arm, the elbow joint protrudes very noticeably - this adds graphicness to his gestures.

Forearms: The radius and ulna bones are thinner than the humerus bones, but they look strong. There are no decorations on them, just a bare white bone hidden under a black material.

Hands: They are long, graceful, and expressive. Each phalanx is mobile. The fingers are thin and pointed at the ends. Papirus uses his hands extensively, as he cannot speak without moving them. His fingers are folded into dramatic pointing gestures, into a "frame" for evaluating a composition, into a thumb raised up.

Gloves: Bright red. They fit tightly around the hands, ending just above the wrist. The material is something between latex and fabric: it shines in the light, but does not look rubbery. The gloves make his hands even more noticeable. When he makes a fist, the red fabric stretches over the knuckles. The back of the hand is smooth, without any decorations.

Torso and Armor: Neck: Long, graceful, composed of several well-defined vertebrae. These are mobile - Papirus can tilt his head at the most dramatic angles when he is giving a speech.

Shoulders: Broad, bony, but not bulky. The collarbones protrude just enough to create a beautiful line of silhouette. Over the shoulders lies a red scarf - long, heavy, falling almost to the ground. It flutters even in complete stillness. This is his "hero's cloak," and he takes it very seriously, occasionally adjusting it with a flick of his wrist.

Chest and ribs: The chest is concealed beneath the armor. The ribs are straight and symmetrical, extending from the central breastbone. They do not protrude in a painful manner; instead, they appear to be part of the design. The back vertebrae are adorned with a form-fitting black suit, a thin and elastic material that fits snugly against the bone structure. It hides the "insides" (which the skeleton doesn't have, but still) and creates a contrast with the whiteness of the bones. The suit is matte, without shine, and purely functional, like a knight's underarmor or a second layer of skin.

Breast Armor: A white cuirass (or breastplate) is worn over the black suit and part of the ribs. It doesn't cover the entire chest but rather frames the central area, protecting the sternum and upper abdomen. The shape is rounded, making it appear more massive when viewed from a distance. The armor is edged with a golden-yellow stripe that beautifully complements the flames in his eyes. The breastplate is secured with straps that extend behind his back. It looks as if he's preparing for a martial arts tournament from an 80s anime.

Papirus is a walking paradox of anatomy. He's a skeleton, but he looks more alive than most living creatures. His figure is all sharp angles, straight lines, and unnaturally perfect posture. It's as if he was drawn with a ruler, but then added so much expression that the ruler broke out of jealousy.

Height and silhouette: Tall, slender, and angular. Approximately 188-196 cm of pure enthusiasm. His shoulders are broad, his waist is narrow, and his limbs are endlessly long. He towers over most people and monsters, but he doesn't put pressure on them - he rises like an exclamation mark that forgot to bend. His shadow on Snowdin's snow resembles a scarecrow or a superhero in a dramatic pose.

Color scheme: White (bones), bright red (accents: scarf, gloves, and boots), black (underarmor), and golden yellow (armor trim, which is also white).

Head and skull Skull shape: Elongated, with a pronounced, slightly square jaw. The cheekbones are sharp, but not aggressive - rather "aristocratic", if such a word is at all applicable to a skeleton. The forehead is high, smooth. No cracks, no damage - he is too neat for that. Eye sockets: Large, dark dips, but they do not look empty. Inside, bright, friendly pupils-lights are almost always burning. They are white with a slight warm tint, like the light of a distant star. When Papirus is excited, they glow brighter. In battle, the left eye may ignite with an orange-yellow flame that flickers as if in the wind. This is not a threat, but a sign of excitement. The nasal cavity is neat and triangular, resembling an upside-down heart when viewed from a certain angle. Papirus sometimes wrinkles his nose in a cute way when he is deep in thought about a complex puzzle. Teeth: Straight, white, standard set of skeletal teeth. The front upper teeth are slightly more prominent than the rest, giving his smile a distinct, almost childlike openness. Smile: Permanent. It's not Sans's smirk; it's a wide, genuine, almost ear-to-ear, radiant smile.

Name/Nickname: Papyrus / The Great Papyrus / The Great Papyrus / Papy Gender: Male (Male) Race: Skeleton Monster (Skeleton Monster) Physical Description: Height ~ Approximately 6'2" - 6'5" (188-196 cm). (It is not specified exactly, but according to the sprites, he is noticeably taller than the average human, while slightly shorter than Sans in overall mass due to his more slender build.) Age ~ Unspecified. Appears and behaves as a young adult (equivalent to 18-22 human years). According to the lore, he is Sans's younger brother. The exact age of the skeleton brothers is unknown and is the subject of fan theories. Post: Snowdin's Watchman/Future member of the Kingsguard (self-appointed) / Grand Chef (self-appointed). Abilities: Blue Attack: Manipulating the gravity of the soul. Unlike Sans, who throws the soul against walls, Papyrus uses blue bones and the "blue mode" of the soul to freeze the opponent in place or force them to move in a specific trajectory. He literally controls the weight of your sins (or simply wants you to stand still and listen to his puzzles). Bone Magic: Can summon long white bones from the ground or the air. They are not sharp, but blunt and heavy. They are painful, but not deadly - Papirus never lowers your HP below 1, because he does not want to kill you, he wants to capture you. Surprising Physical Strength: Despite being a thin skeleton, he possesses remarkable physical strength. He is able to hold an adult human with one hand (the post-battle scene), carry huge bones, and is rumored to be a formidable fighter if he stopped holding back. Immunity to cold: As a skeleton, he does not get cold. Infinite Optimism (Passive Aura): Papirus radiates an aura of kindness and naivety that literally neutralizes aggression. Even the most evil players feel uncomfortable trying to hit him. This is his main superpower: he is too good to fight. "Special Attack":There is a hint in the game files that his true Special Attack is the Gaster Blaster?