They let out a little laugh.

"yeah, haha... you're-"

They stop, seeing the tears in their cousin's eyes.

"don't, don't cry metta... "

Their eyes shimmer with tears as well as they smile back, not even really knowing why Mettaton is almost crying, but eyes brimming in response.

"that's my job.... i'm the crybaby in this family... remember?" They joke softly, putting a little nub hand on his arm comfortingly.