[ there's an awkward pause as his hand is brought to mettaton's waist, the confusion on his face more evident than it should be. mettaton's mistake is quickly rectified however, and he can feel the beat of his heart right underneath his fingers.

like the brooding hero, desperate to protect what he loves, nier looks away and grimaces. ]

I don't know — if can I risk losing you, but I can't...I can't deny how happy it makes me to hear those words...

[ he looks out to the audience, as if it to meet their collective gaze. and then back towards mettaton before he briefly mouths the word "carry."

and well...he does that exactly, sweeping his arms right underneath his mettaton's knees. he exercises his upper body strength to lift him into what can only be described as a bridal carry. ]

If that's the case, I guess that makes it my duty to protect you for the rest of my life, huh?