[It won't be the first time Papyrus has been interrogated about what he is or where he comes from... People from Geargadas aren't surprised by a walking skeleton, but a talking, sentient, living one throws them for a loop. And the Mirrorbound have such a range of reactions from fear and surprise to calm acceptance.

If Near's unblinking stare and questioning techniques are similar enough, Papyrus may recall 'Linden' questioning him before.]

A general hand, huh..?

[Papyrus nods, but otherwise stays put for the examination. He hadn't dressed specifically for an interview, but he's in clothes typical of the city, and they're clean and neat enough.]

Well, I'm quite the master craftsman. Most of my jobs here were in back rooms! Making things for sale... refurbishing things... And I have experience with kids.

[Which is to say, he knows how to chase and capture them, which really are useful skills. In certain contexts.]

But... I haven't worked a counter.

[He doesn't have eyes to roll, but little motions of his head and eyesockets give it away to the attentive watcher.]

Some people find skeletons too spooky.