Papyrus is laid back and flippant, often fooling around on the job and taking breaks. His laziness is a combination of nihilism and apathy. He wonders if his indolence stems of from his knowledge that any progress he makes will be erased when the timeline resets. Though Papyrus is usually agreeable, he can be serious in particular events. He is also observant; Papyrus reads the protagonist's expressions and can often know when they have already done certain things. He likes puns and honey.