[He nods then, at Frisk's professed belief; the child need not be certain. Just certain enough, because any claim to get the matter completely would actually prove that they likely don't.

Even Rip can't claim a perfect understanding at all times.

But the advice signals a shift in topic, one that earns Frisk a small and weary smile.]

It doesn't. [But Rip isn't looking to make things easier on himself, even if logically he likely should.] But even knowing that it is a memory that cannot be changed, I still feel a duty to them. All I can do is to guard this door, to keep any overly curious person from entering.

So that is what I'll do.