[Toriel had been sitting down, reading a book. When Chara enters, she looks up, and quickly takes off her reading glasses, standing and going over to them.]

Chara!! Oh, there you are- Are you alright? I am sorry that I was not able to be there with you, but... as I said, I thought it better to keep my distance. I hope that things were not too unpleasant for you, my child.