MINDFANG: -Arissa is entering the library, something she doesnt happen to do all that often given that she has her own book collection in her room, but after referencing the brutally powerful society of Spartans to Terezi a few times she wants to see if she can locate a book that will further defend her case for why they should have the ship crew shape its shit up.-
MINDFANG: -Shes walking in between the isles and shelves looking for the right section.-
ARANEA: -she doesn't get much patronage in the library, so she ALWAYS notices when someone enters. much to her... well, admittedly mixed emotions, but mostly excitement, it's arissa who's visiting today and aranea promptly scurries into her aisle to annoy her.-
ARANEA: Good evening, Arrisa! Can I help you with anything?
MINDFANG: -UUUUUGGGGHHHHHHHH is her internal reaction, but she doesn't show it and remains passive looking as ever.-
MINDFANG: -She looks loads more healthy then when Aranea would have last seen her (And she also notes that Aranea looks better as well) asides from the bandage across her nose that was the last remaining indication that it had been broken in the dream bubbles.-
MINDFANG: I don't need any assistance, I'm just looking for something. -continues scanning the books after sparing Aranea one glance.-
ARANEA: What are you looking for? -she doesn't NEED help... but aranea WANTS to help.-
MINDFANG: -Gross.- MINDFANG: -Side eyes Aranea.- ........ An anthology containing information on the ancient earth society of Spartans.
ARANEA: Ah! It's down this next aisle. Follow me. -goes off that way.-
ARANEA: Sparta was quite an interesting society, wasn't it? In comparison to most other human civilizations, they were far more 8rutal and warlike... And prideful! Not unlike the culture shared 8y most trolls. Which is what makes them the most fascinating of all. Generally, humans are not compara8le to us, 8ut Sparta has shown that humans are just as capa8le of that same elitist strength that has 8een engratiated in trollkind for thousands upon thousands of sweeps.
MINDFANG: -She hesitates, sighs, and then wills herself to trail after Aranea and sit through her.... insightful blather.-
MINDFANG: They were quite something. Frankly I 8elieve it a shame that their civilization died out. Imagine this war if all earthlings were raised in that same strength 8uilding method. Not to mention, comparatively, their social structures in how they treated their various mem8ers of their own soci8ty was highly advanced for their time, given how most females were regarded with at least some manner of respect. Dying through the final stage of their reproductive cycle was considered a warriors death.
ARANEA: It's true! Many human societies throughout their history have treated differing genders, particularly women, as lower class citizens. To 8e considered warriorlike for carrying out one of the most classically feminine roles is indeed progressive in ancient times such as theirs.
ARANEA: -plucks the book off the shelf and offers it to arissa.- It makes me wonder about the roles of women as a troll... Do you think we're more privileged? Do we have the same expectations as others? Or more, or less? Troll culture has largely 8een considered matriarichal, 8ut I've heard arguments of a different perspective.
MINDFANG: -Accepts the book into her hands but raises a very telling eyebrow at Aranea.- I dont put that much thought into it. Comparing myself to the soci8ty of another species.
MINDFANG: We function as matriarchal 8ecause the leaders we have come from a caste line that happens to 8e almost selectively female. And yet there are other castes in positions of no8ility which are predominately male, like you or myself. We could go on for hours about the nuances of who or what really runs our version of society 8ut personally I focus less on the fancier politics of trolls and instead consentr8 on the age old rule. Survival of the fittest.
MINDFANG: It explains all surviving and thriving leaders, and has got a far more equal ring to it if you ask me.
ARANEA: -chuckles a little to herself.- That is certainly a philosophy to live 8y... Or survive 8y, rather.
MINDFANG: I would not say the correction was required. I find it easy enough to take pleasure in that life style motto. -Thinks on it a moment.- Hm. You and I had vastly different up8ringings though so perhaps you cannot understand that concept after all.
MINDFANG: Do I need to sign this out? -Holds up the book.-
ARANEA: No need. I'll keep a record of it myself. -does that RIGHT NOW on her tablet.-
ARANEA: I suppose up8ringing would change one's perspective on living versus surviving. 8ut whatever makes you happy, Arissa! I'm content with my own personal philosophies.
MINDFANG: -Squints as she tucks the book under her arm.- What you wont even stand to fight for your own ideals? No de8ate or attempt to de8unk me? -Why does her sister have to be so PASSIVE G O D. What was their psycho mom thinking.-
ARANEA: Oh? Would you like a de8ate? I can do that.
ARANEA: -shrugs- I only assumed you wouldn't want to listen to my argument anyway. You're a 8it set in your ways!
MINDFANG: I a8solutely am, and you wont 8e changing them. That 8eing said as idiotic as yours might 8e at the very least stand 8y your own opinions. -Shakes her head.- I cant stand people who walk around glass shards when it comes to their ideas.
ARANEA: ... -tiny eyeroll-
ARANEA: You know, politely accepting the differences 8etween yourself and others is hardly the same as dancing around the su8ject of having differences in the first place.
ARANEA: 8ut since you are so adamant a8out it, I will tell you that I think simply surviving is hardly the same as living. What kind of life is that really? Fighting constantly, living on the edge wondering when you will next need to defend yourself. Do you ever have the time to appreciate the finer things? Somehow I dou8t it and I find it crass.
MINDFANG: I absolutely do. Just because I believe in always maintaining caution in the things I do does not mean I dont take time to appreciate how I live my life. Survival and living is quite different, you are right in saying that, but I dont think that you need to strictly abide by only one or the other per say.
MINDFANG: But quite frankly, I'd rather continue living then enjoy smelling roses for a few minutes.
MINDFANG: So if I give up a few comforts, so be it. I instead give myself more opportunity to experience them when the opportunity arises. Dead is dead, Aranea, its the worst thing that can befall someone and I'll give almost anything to prolong meeting it.