By the time The Girl returns, Toriel has settled back into her chair, having moved it so she could likely see the child when The Girl settles on the floor again. The monster's body language is relaxed in the moment, inviting if the girl wants to make conversation.

"I do." She nods slowly putting together what she wants to say, "I've always had a fondness for children, I want to help them grow up to be the best they can be. It is where the doting comes from."