[ It's true that asking is better than assuming, and that's something that Steve will keep in mind going forward, as he knows there will be other instances where he's faced with a Wonderland resident who looks nothing like what he's seen before.

There are times when he's put his foot in his mouth, but most people are pretty understanding about it.

Steve quickly shakes his head to wave off Alphys' concerns. ] No, that's not it, I just didn't want you to miss out on meeting up with them. Hopefully we can both enjoy the rest of the event.

[ And nothing goes horribly wrong, as it's wont to do here in Wonderland. ]