[Mettaton catches the slight bounce of appreciation, but doesn't comment on it. After all, who wouldn't be happy to have Mettaton sing their praises? He's delightful.]

He said you met through a mutual friend. Pardon my boldness, but Fugo-darling doesn't seem the type to have friends, none the less one that would be friends with someone as outgoing as you.

[He shrugs, briefly and gently working out a small tangle.]

And I run a media empire, remember? You don't get where I am without examining a lot of plots.