#with aranea

[technologicgodot]

ARANEA: [whenever dave had returned to work after the loss of karkat, he will have found a 8ook inside his locker in the security 8reak room. it is titled "Coping with the Loss of a Moirail." as som8er as it may sound, there is some dark humor, typical for trolls, to soften the edges of such a difficult su8ject.

the MYSTERIOUS 8ENEFACTOR who provided this reading material likely hoped that dave might find it "ironic" or something. 8ut more importantly, helpful. if he does decide to look inside, there's a note inside, written in 8lue, that reads:

"I am well aware that you don't like to accept help. 8ut no one has to know! Not even I will 8e made aware of the 8ook's usefulness to you. Take the gift as you will. However, know you have my sympathy and support, even if I cannot 8e there for you as a friend." ]

DAVE: -there's no time for days off in security, not with the change in authority and the larger need for security more than ever. being here is too surreal for him and so indescribably hard. he doesn't want to be here, but he doesn't want to be alone with his thoughts. everything in here reminds him of karkat. when he opens his locker, he doesn't remember leaving a book in here. when he reads the title, his expression softens and he has the urge to cry again but he can't. who had access to his locker? who could have left this in here? it takes all he has to open the book, where he finds a note. reading it, he knows exactly who it's from. he's filled with a different kind of sadness now, but there is comfort to be found in blue ink. he takes it and capchalogues it, fully intending on reading it later when he's alone. he feels more lost than he ever has in life, and guidance is much appreciated -- especially the kind he doesn't need to ask for.-

[arachnurasgall]

VRISKA: -Someone's at Aranea's door, and that's this girl. Knocking 8 times.- Aranea!

[3/29/2015 11:08:29 PM] Slowpoke Malone: ARANEA: -she knows that VOICE and those 8 knocks! She hops up from her desk and her current read to scurry over to the door and answer it with a smile- Vriska!

[3/29/2015 11:09:25 PM]  VRISKA: Hey, so, you should totally let me in. 8ecause I've kind of made plans to hang out with you today without actually telling you.

[3/29/2015 11:15:37 PM] Slowpoke Malone: ARANEA: Oh! Well, I am rather 8usy -shes not- 8ut I can make time for that. -stands aside to let her in-

[3/29/2015 11:16:25 PM]  VRISKA: -She walks right in and just crashes on her bed, couch, or any kind of reclining object.-  What are you doing, anyway?

[3/29/2015 11:26:08 PM] Slowpoke Malone: ARANEA: -there is a COUCH that they can lounge on- I'm reviewing reports from our latest mission.

[3/29/2015 11:27:54 PM]  VRISKA: Ooh, the weird one with the no gravity 8ullshit? And that weird ship?

[3/29/2015 11:33:58 PM | Edited 11:54:21 PM] Slowpoke Malone: ARANEA: -nods- That's right. That was certainly an unusual encounter! We're 8eginning to experience all manner of adventure here on the UU, aren't we?

[3/29/2015 11:40:24 PM]  VRISKA: Yeah, I'll say! The whole thing was kind of dum8. Seemed pretty pointless to me!

[3/29/2015 11:53:40 PM] Slowpoke Malone: ARANEA: Pointless? Of course not! Have you been informed of what even happened on the other ship?

[3/29/2015 11:54:37 PM]  VRISKA: Yeah, Eridan got his shit kicked in. That was entertaining. That's pretty much it, though.

[3/30/2015 12:07:41 AM] Slowpoke Malone: ARANEA: Well, it was much worse than that! A terri8le 8east was sapping the life of the previous crew of the ship - which was long assumed to 8e lost in space - and plagued our own crew's minds with mysterious powers 8eyond our comprehension!

[3/30/2015 12:10:05 AM]  VRISKA: Well we pro8a8ly should have just avoided it in the first place, right? Seems to me like the o8vious answer to keep mem8ers of the ship from getting hurt.

[3/30/2015 12:20:10 AM] Slowpoke Malone: ARANEA: We had no idea what was aw8ting us there, 8esides the possi8ility of survivors. And we do have an o8lig8tion to aid those in need!

[3/30/2015 12:22:49 AM]  VRISKA: Don't you think that kind of holds you all 8ack????????

[3/30/2015 12:28:46 AM] Slowpoke Malone: ARANEA: Holds us 8ack? What do you mean?

[3/30/2015 12:29:29 AM]  VRISKA: Like if you waste time trying to dig other people out of dangerous situ8tions, then you risk your own crew!

[3/30/2015 12:31:46 AM] Slowpoke Malone: ARANEA: Well... Perhaps. 8ut helping others is the 8asis of this organiz8tion. -waves a hand- To put it simply, anyway.

[3/30/2015 12:32:25 AM]  VRISKA: I still think it's pretty weird, 8ut whatever. -She waves her hand slightly.- When do those reports have to 8e in?

[3/30/2015 12:36:23 AM] Slowpoke Malone: ARANEA: Er... As soon as possi8le. -glances at her computer, thinking she should work on that but... COMPANY! She never gets that and attention wins over duty-

[3/30/2015 12:40:29 AM]  VRISKA: 8ut you can take a 8r8k, right? You're like the first m8 or whatever, so no one can really tell you what to do.

ARANEA: -gives this some consideration- Yes... Yes, you're right. There's nothing for me to worry a8out! -it's not like it'd be the first time Aranea CONVENIENTLY sent in reports late, anyway. whoopsie!- So instead, let's shift the su8ject from 8usiness to pleasure. -has no idea how weird that sounds- What would you like to do while you visit?

[4/1/2015 7:06:10 PM]  VRISKA: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Watch your wording or someone might get the wrong idea! You're lucky you're just hanging out with me. 8ecause I'm the OPPOSITE of awkward. ::::)

[4/1/2015 7:12:02 PM]  ARANEA: Whatever do you mean? -ignores that anyway and just continues to talk- I have 8oard games! Or maybe I could share some of my journals with you... I suspect you would 8e the type to appreci8 my writing. Or... Well, we could watch something. -that's what people do when they hang out, right?-

[4/1/2015 7:14:30 PM]  VRISKA: -Well, that just went over her head. She rolls her eyes a little.- W8, your journal???????? Like a diary? Is it filled with dirt on everyone or what? -She leans forward with interest.-

[4/1/2015 7:45:01 PM]  ARANEA: Yes! Well, sort of... There are some documented experiences I can't share with you, 8ut there's plenty of interesting stories in there, if I do say so myself. -smiles as she stands, going over to one of her many book shelves to pull out the black book with her symbol on it in white-

[4/1/2015 7:45:51 PM]  VRISKA: -She makes grabby hands at her.- Give it to me!

[4/1/2015 8:00:08 PM]  ARANEA: -holds it to her chest as she returns to vriska's side- Now, now. I can't just hand it over to you, this journal holds many of my most intim8 of thoughts and secrets... You can only see what I'm comforta8le with you seeing! -finger wave before opening it up- Now, let's see... What su8jects interest you most?

[4/1/2015 8:00:45 PM]  VRISKA: Oh, COME ON. 8e cool a8out it!

[4/1/2015 8:36:05 PM]  ARANEA: -frowns a bit. she's PERFECTLY COOL- I understand why you would 8e so eager, 8ut honestly! -opens up to a page and purses her lips in thought. she isn't sure if this is a story vriska should hear, if only because she might relate TOO much...- Here's one a8out my lusus. Are you interested in that?

ARANEA: Of course it is! -offended noises that transition into her clearing her throat, buckling down into story mode-

[4/1/2015 10:13:51 PM]  ARANEA: For as long as I could remem8er, my caretakers, my essential "si8lings", had kept me from meeting the lusus which chose me to live within this hive alongside them. The structure of our rel8tions are most conventional, not only in construction, 8ut in present8tion. Why my elder cerulean 8loods cared so much a8out sheltering me is 8eyond my comprehension, as far as my understanding of Europan culture goes. If Arissa was there, I'm certain that she would not stand for such stifling 8ehavior. -pauses after the mention of Arissa. was she really so diluded to think that she gave a shit about what she was up to back then? yes. yes she was. and she wonders if vriska recognizes the name, waiting for some sort of reaction towards that, if there is one-

[4/1/2015 10:16:43 PM]  VRISKA: -At the mention of the name, she leans over and gasps.- W8 a minute! Arrisa was MINDFANG's rumored name. -She looks up at her with her mouth agape.- Is that her????????

[4/1/2015 10:31:08 PM]  ARANEA: -lips curl into a reserved smile, trying not to look TOO smug- That is indeed her name! And the very same that I'm mentioning here.

[4/1/2015 10:32:15 PM]  VRISKA: -Her eyes widen, but she gets that under control real quick, scooting up next to her and trying to read over her shoulder.- What are you w8ing for? Keep going!

[4/1/2015 11:25:41 PM]  ARANEA: -wow, vriska sure is cute when she's in awe of aranea's COOL LIFE and she feels proud of the obvious admiration cast her way- Very well, then.

[4/1/2015 11:25:43 PM]  ARANEA: As my first act of young re8ellion, also the stepping stone to the gr8er things I would pursue l8er on in life, I fled from my mansion home to explore the caves 8eneath where I knew my lusus resided all the sweeps that I had 8een kept from her. For so long she was so close, yet I knew nothing of her. While I understood that a lusii of her kind is notoriously violent, it seemed counterproductive to keep me away from her and all she had to teach me. My caretakers saw me as vulnera8le, 8ut would I 8e if I had connected with she who chose me that day in the 8rooding caverns? It was unfair to deprive me of that, for so many reasons, so I set off on my journey, descending the crest of the hill to the mouth of the cavern.

[4/1/2015 11:30:30 PM]  VRISKA: You had a spider lusus too, huh???????? That's what it's sounding like, anyway. Sounds REALLY fucking familiar!

[4/2/2015 12:22:31 AM]  ARANEA: -nods, rambling off the books now on another tangent- Yes, that's right. And thousands of sweeps old, to 8oot! She used to live on Alternia, when she adopted Arissa, 8efore she left the planet and 8rought the lusus with her to Europa. It is unusual for a lusii to live so long, and I 8elieve that Arissa hadn't expected her to when she gave her shelter in that cave, 8ut she continued to live on and sought out more young cerulean 8looded trolls... Eventually having a collection of them! I was the eighth troll adopted. It's a very 8izarre phenomenon, 8ut the reality of how I was raised.

[4/2/2015 12:48:26 AM]  VRISKA: Yeah, yeah, tell me more a8out Mindfang. And how your lusus pro8a8ly tried to eat you.

[4:40:05 PM]  ARANEA: -rolls her eyes a bit. at least vriska was EAGER, but a good story takes TIME- Very well. Now, where was I... Ah, right.

[4:40:12 PM]  ARANEA: The apeture in mountain side greeted me with a fore8oding chill, deep from within the cavern, as if to caution me to turn 8ack from whence I came. While it was tempting to heed such a warning, Arissa's tales reson8ted stronger within me than any o8stacle that stood in my way. And so, with vigor renewed, I stepped inside, feeling as though I was following in Arissa's footsteps. 8eginning a legacy much like her own.

[4:40:19 PM]  ARANEA: ... -interuppts herself- I do sometimes wonder if I should share these stories with her. She is an awfully 8usy woman! And given her recent accident... -sighs-

[4:42:05 PM]  VRISKA: Keep going! No time for commentary!

ARANEA: -and while a nice effort was made to be long winded, aranea's description of the cave and all her personal revelations are skipped for the sanity of all readers-

[9:19:25 PM]  ARANEA: My perilous journey then 8rought me to my destin8tion. At long last, I would meet her, and truly 8egin to understand her! Perhaps even 8egin to know myself 8etter. Though my adventure thus far had 8een relatively short, my spirit had already felt lifted from the thrill of enterprise. The caves this deep were dark, darker than my eyes were acustomed to, 8ut the glistening we8 was an unmistakable tr8 of my 8egetter's ha8it8tion. In that overwhelming darkness, I saw the glow of her eyes, and felt a connection unlike any other. Immedi8tely I knew that I had not 8een wrong in lamenting our separ8tion. She reached out to me with a mother's warmth...

[9:19:32 PM]  ARANEA: And... -hesitates. why?? because she totally is lying about the end of her story- I stayed with her until my "si8lings" sought after me. They scolded me for acting so 8razenly, of course, 8ut how could I regret such a remarka8le experience? -nods- After that moment, I had decided to truly live on in Arissa's name! I explored the galaxy, gathering the wealth of knowledge everywhere I went. -a romanticized way of saying she studied abroad-

[9:21:56 PM]  VRISKA: -She's a little tired of Aranea going ON AND ON AND ON with so many words, but when she finally talks about her lusus reaching out to her like that, well, Vriska can't help but feel a little disappointed. And also a little bit jealous.- You're saying that your lusus just took you in like that???????? No questions asked????????

[9:23:59 PM]  ARANEA: Of course! I know, it's hard to 8elieve given her nature, 8ut I assure you, that was the case. -and she definitely didn't nearly get eaten-

[9:26:12 PM]  VRISKA: You 8lew all that wind just to have NOTHING happen? -She gives her a look.-

[9:27:23 PM]  ARANEA: What? No! The whole point of the story was that my courageousness was rewarded. Venturing out into the world to meet my supposedly vicious lusus was a 8ig deal for me!

[9:53:41 PM]  VRISKA: ........Suuuuuuuure. -She sighs.- Let's do something else.

[10:00:16 PM]  ARANEA: -SIGHS- Fine. What would you like to do?

[10:06:38 PM]  VRISKA: I don't know, something else. Why don't you give me some dirt on some of the executive crew mem8ers????????

VRISKA: Wow, Vriska, what a gr8 idea! ::::)

[10:15:46 PM]  ARANEA: Executive crew mem8ers? Just what sort of sensitive material are you expecting me to relay? -eyes- Unless you're refering to someone specific.

[10:16:12 PM]  VRISKA: I don't know, may8e........

VRISKA: Eridan.

[10:18:02 PM]  ARANEA: I might have known! -tries to think of something- I'm not sure what I have on him, however...

[10:21:16 PM]  VRISKA: There has to 8e SOMETHING.

[10:36:00 PM]  ARANEA: I'm thinking! -the gears are turning- Let's see... He trained at a military academy on Alternia... He was close to Feferi Peixes at that time... He didn't want to work for TUMUT, 8ut was drafted into it 8ecause the organiz8tion needed more people of his expertise... -sighs, shaking her head- That's all I can think of!

[10:58:25 PM]  VRISKA: I'm pretty sure I knew like ALL of that. 8ut whatever.

VRISKA: Hey, I'm gonna get going.

VRISKA: Next time, let's do something a liiiiiiiittle more fun.

VRISKA: Sound good? ::::) -She's smiling but she's not happy about how LONG THAT JOURNAL READING THING TOOK AND HOW UNDERWHELMING IT WAS.-

[11:01:50 PM]  ARANEA: -if vriska's passive aggressive tone wasn't enough of a clue, aranea's empathy was enough to fill in the gaps, so aranea is left frowning for a moment, but soon enough she puts on a smile. well, not even sisters see eye to eye all the time. she couldn't really hold it against vriska if she didn't enjoy her story. better luck next time, right? at least vriska said there would be a next time, so that was a vast improvement for most of her relationships- Of course. I will see you l8ter, then.

[11:03:19 PM]  VRISKA: -She returns the smile with a wave as she gets up.- See you l8r, Aranea! -And she's out to do something FUN. Maybe.-

[arachnurasgall]

[06:57] -- arachnurasGall [AG] began pestering academicGeniality [AG] at 18:57 --

[06:58] AG: Hey, Aranea!

[06:58] AG: Hello there, Vriska! It's good to hear from you again.

[06:58] AG: How are things?

[07:15] AG: Fine, I guess. 8ut hey! I'm kind of hungry.

[07:15] AG: So I was thinking that you could come with me to the cafeteria.

[07:21] AG: Oh! Yes, we could do that. I'm not 8usy at the moment.

[07:21] AG: I can meet you there. It shouldn't 8e TOO hard to figure out who you are.

[07:29] AG: No, I imagine it won't 8e! 8ut alright, I'll see you momentarily. ::::)

[07:30] AG: -And sure enough, Vriska arrives at the cafeteria in exactly 8 minutes. It could have 8een intentional, we just don't know! 8ut she's scanning the nearly empty room for anyone that looks like they could 8e ARANEA.-

[07:33] AG: *8ecause Aranea KNOWS ALL a8out who everyone is, she hunts down Vriska with ease and waves her down with a smile.* Hello, Vriska!

[07:38] AG: -She turns when she hears her name and looks at the person waving at her. There are some freaky similarities here, 8ut just 8y appearance alone, it's o8vious Aranea is cool. She HAS to 8e! She waves at her.- I have to really look like a Vriska, huh? -That or that's not that many people here.- I don't 8lame you if you've heard of me. It would 8e weird if you didn't!

[07:38] AG: -No, it would 8e totally normal if someone didn't hear a8out her.-

[07:43] AG: *she giggles a 8it as she approaches her* I'm afraid that my knowledge comes from the inform8tion files, 8ut I don't dou8t your fame in the least.

[07:47] AG: Fuck, I have files???????? Of course I do! Gotta keep record of all the awesome shit I do! -She nods her head in the direction of the food, and then she also notices that ARANEA'S EYES ARE LIKE HERS. 8ut she's not gonna freak out a8out it.-

[07:54] AG: *aranea trails along 8ehind her, eyeing the food display and deciding to gra8 herself some dessert, having already had dinner some time earlier* How was your trip off ship? I must say, the timing of it could not have 8een more ideal.

[07:55] AG: -Vriska's piling on a 8unch 8ecause she hasn't eaten yet and she's STARVING.- Talk a8out a lucky 8r8k! The timing AND the loot I got. It was pretty fucking cool.

[07:55] AG: Although I'm kind of 8ummed I missed out on the action!

[07:56] AG: What a chance to show off my stuff!

[08:00] AG: It was certainly a thrill. While our crew has had it's fair share of danger in the past, I 8elieve this is our first instance of an all encompassing threat on crew and civilians alike.

[08:00] AG: And I must say, everyone really rised to the challenge! It would have 8een a gr8 opportunity for you, as well.

[08:02] AG: -Lady, those are a lot of words- Well, duh. I 8et you kicked ass though, too. -She pauses, trying to make this casual as possi8le.- Did you get to see........

[08:02] AG: Mindfang in action????????

[08:07] AG: *aranea 8rightens up at the mention of mindfang. she's ALWAYS eager to talk a8out her! it's too 8ad she can't give vriska a good answer...* Unfortun8tely, no. ::::/ I spent most of the incident confined to the 8ridge, so most of what I dealt with involved the aftermath. Not that working on the 8ridge hadn't offered it's own, unique challenges!

[08:17] AG: No offense, 8ut it's pro8a8ly kind of 8oring compared to 8eing in the thick of it, right?

[08:26] AG: Well... Admittedly, yes. ::::/ *starts heading towards a ta8le once they have their food*

[08:26] AG: I don't have a lot of com8at training, myself, 8ut there are other things I could offer in times of danger! Sadly, I'm often assigned work 8etter suited towards more apparent skills as a first m8. Hardly anyone thinks of me as a threat!!!!!!! *huff*

[08:30] AG: -She walks on toward the ta8le, setting her tray down and plopping on the 8ench when they arrive. She gives Aranea an incredulous look.- If I were you, I would make it CLEAR what my talents are. May8e even step up a little without 8eing asked to take charge of things myself!

[08:30] AG: There's actually a simple solution to having people not see you as a threat.

[08:31] AG: -She takes a 8ite of some sandwich- You know whaff thaf is?

[08:37] AG: Hmm, I have a suspicion, 8ut I'll allow you to explain! Please, Vriska, take the floor. *with a smile, she takes a much more dainty 8ite of cake*

[08:42] AG: Don't minf if I foo! -And then she manages to swallow what she's eating-

[08:42] AG: -And she leans in slightly.- Make them see you as a threat.

[09:39] AG: *her smile widens, fork still in her mouth. she really shouldn't 8e smiling a8out that, 8ut here she is. sta88ing that fork 8ack into her cake, she nods* We've only spoken a few times and already you've shared such sound advice with me. While you're not the first to encourage me to 8e more assertive, well... It feels good to hear you say that.

[10:40] AG: -She nods 8ecause of course it will feel good. She's gr8 at 8oosting self-confidence after all!- I'm a lot smarter than people give me credit for. And pro8a8ly 8ecause I see the two of us on pretty similar levels, you know? I understand what those other losers don't.

[10:56] AG: Yes, you're right! We almost seem as if we're on a similar wavelength... Our other sem8lances aside. *giggles softly*

[10:58] AG: Like we8length!

[10:58] AG: Yeah! ::::D

[10:59] AG: -She grins and keeps eating.- Yeah! ::::)

[10:59] AG: Plus, we're 8oth Europan, so that's gotta help.

[03:10] AG: Yes, of course. Us Europans seem to possess a certain 8rand of wisdom and understanding that others lack. Even Alternians! And you would think their cunning would 8e on par with a Europan.

[03:10] AG: 8ut you grow up quickly on our planet. *she nods knowingly, though in all honesty growing up for Aranea was a lot different from most on that planet. 8ut she knew how to act as though she could relate.*

[03:26] AG: -She nods. Growing up quickly was an understatement. Sometimes hearing a8out the wigglerhood of the other trolls she met seemed so far away from her own that it was actually kind of isolating. She convinced herself sometimes successfully that she grew up 8etter than the rest of them, and she was more prepared 8ecause of it. Aranea seems like she understood.- You really do. -8ut this isn't a time for a so8 story.- We have more time to mature and stuff like that. Some people never grow up and get eaten in the process!

[03:44] AG: *with another solemn nod, aranea takes a pointed 8ite of cake* That's right. An unfortun8 fact of life. 8ut thankfully those skills and cleverness have 8rought you here today! *she smiles 8rightly at vriska*

[03:46] AG: -It wasn't so 8ad 8eing appreciated! In fact, it was kind of nice. She turns to lessen the chance of anyone seeing any kind of heat going to her cheeks- You're right. They have.

[03:52] AG: *thanks to aranea's empath powers, vriska's attempts to hide her flattery were for naught and it made aranea smile wider. it's satisfying making someone feel important appreciated. it made her feel important, as well.* Do you have any more adventures planned in the near future, Vriska?

[03:57] AG: -She composes herself and thinks on it.- Well, I want to get out and see the planet. May8e check out some museums or some shops and see what I can score for myself at a decent price!

[04:12] AG: *nods* That's an excellent idea. Finding things for cheap likely will not 8e a challenge around here, so you're in luck! It's not the wealthiest of planets, 8ut it is known for 8eing a hot spot for scavenging under water.

[04:14] AG: I'll pro8a8ly 8e a8le to work something out. I always do. It's not a 8ig deal. -She starts to eat again- Whaf a8ou foo?

[04:28] AG: Me? *thinks* 8esides my assigned missions, I don't really have plans. To 8e honest, I don't do a gr8 deal of explor8tion on planet on my own.

[04:29] AG: -She swallows- And why not?

[04:33] AG: *thinks HARDER* ........ I'm not sure, actually!

[04:34] AG: You should come with me some time!

[04:35] AG: Why not while we're here?

[04:40] AG: Oh! Yes... Yes, alright. Let's do it. ::::)

[04:41] AG: Alright! Yeah! -She grins at her.- I'll show you all there is to know!

[04:47] AG: Gr8! I'm looking forward to it. *getting invited to do things was always exciting. she still wasn't quite used to it.*

[04:50] AG: So we'll make sure to do that. 8ut watch out, it will pro8a8ly 8e spontaneous!

[04:51] AG: I would expect nothing less. The 8est adventures always are, are they not?

[04:52] AG: See? It's in your 8lood. I can already tell!

[05:06] AG: Heh, I do 8elieve you're right. *she finishes up her cake, feeling content after making plans and having her own ego stroked a 8it.*

[05:09] AG: -Vriska manages to scarf down MOST of her food.- Of course, I'm ALWAYS right.

[05:18] AG: *she laughs lightly* Well, from my perspective thus far, you've certainly proven that to 8e true.

[05:21] AG: -THIS FLATTERY ARANEA JEEZ-

[05:21] AG: -She's not used to having people agree with her!-

[05:22] AG: Of course I have! And I'll continue to prove it.

[05:56] AG: I have no dou8ts. *8eaming, she pushes crum8s around on her plate with her fork* Hmm... I 8elieve it's a8out time I head 8ack to my work.

[06:00] AG: -She nods.- Ok 8e prepared! I have stuff I have to do anyway. -She stands up and dumps her tray out-

[06:04] AG: *she gets up as well, putting her plate away and giving vriska a wiggly finger wave as she starts to head for the exit* I'll 8e on my toes! See you l8ter, Vriska! ::::)

[06:05] AG: L8er!!!!!!!! -And there might 8e a genuine smile there as she's on her way-

[artifactualannihilation]

-- artifactualAnnihilation [AA] began trolling academicGeniality [AG] at 18:40 --

AA: hi

AG: ........

AG: Hello.

AA: where is my b0dy

AA: d0nt w0rry

AA: i w0nt tell any0ne

AA: ab0ut what y0u and eridan did

AA: even if it makes me angry n0w when i didnt care bef0re

AA: i just want t0 kn0w

AG: It's in the morgue.

AA: 0k

AA: thats all i wanted t0 kn0w

AG: Why are you still here?

AA: i d0nt kn0w

AA: but n0w i have a b0dy

AA: the 0ne at the talent sh0w

AA: its mine

AA: even if it isnt the 0ne i was hatched with

AG: Yes, I noticed!!!!!!!!

AA: im living with0ut being alive

AA: im living in it

AG: I see.

AG: Well, if you require nothing else from me, then I will 8e on my way.

AA: fine

AA: g00dbye

-- academicGeniality [AG] gave up trolling artifactualAnnihilation [AA] at 18:48 --

[arachnurasgall]

-- arachnurasGall [AG] began pestering academicGeniality [AG] at 20:43 --

AG: Is this where I'm supposed to register? Since apparently that's some kind of a top priority for the captain.

AG: Oh, so you've already spoken to Captain Ampora! It is a relief to know he's still so persistent on that matter.

AG: You have come to the right place, indeed.

AG: Oh, he's persistent all right!

AG: It's quite a simple process, really. Just fill out this form and return it to me!

-- academicGeniality [AG] sent Registr8tionForm.pdf --

AG: Yeah, ok. Who are you again?

AG: Oh, pardon me! I'm the First M8, Aranea Serket.

AG: So you're from Europa too?

AG: Vriska Serket.

AG: Ooooooooh! A fellow Europan! It's always a pleasure!

AG: Welcome a8oard the Um8ral Ultim8tum, Vriska!

AG: Thanks. At least SOMEONE here is friendly.

AG: Oh, hahahaha, I'm sure there must 8e another on 8oard as courteous as myself...

AG: Not that I've seen, actually.

AG: Right now you're num8er one on the list.

AG: Num8er one? Well, I'll do my 8est to retain such a prestiguous title. 8ut if what you say is true, and I must admit I am inclined to 8elieve it, then that shouldn't 8e too difficult! ::::)

AG: It shouldn't. Not with all the assholes on this ship, anyway!

AG: I do apologize on their 8ehalf! 8ut if there is anything I can do to make your stay more enjoya8le, do not hesit8 to ask.

AG: Yeah, I'll pro8a8ly message you a8out other stuff if I feel like it.

AG: 8ecause I mean, it seems like we have a lot in common already.

AG: Do you really think so?

AG: Well, yeah. I mean, you'd have to 8e 8lind not to see it!

AG: Well, there are certainly topical details that we share, 8ut I must admit I'm interested in seeing if those similarities run deeper!

AG: I would love to get to know a fellow Serket 8etter.

AG: I can pro8a8ly clear my schedule so we can hang out. May8e.

AG: How generous!

AG: I'm a pretty generous person! Not a lot of people notice, actually.

AG: Why, another thing we have in common! I understand your plight completely.

AG: It's like, why can't people notice when we work our ass off for them?

AG: Is it so hard to say thank you?

AG: Exactly! Don't they realize this ship would fall to pieces without me?

AG: And uh... Whatever you have to endure, as well! I'm sure it is the same for you. In a sense.

AG: I do a lot all over the place, and it's so the same!

AG: We deserve to 8e appreci8ted.

AG: Yeah!

AG: It's so nice to meet someone who gets it!

AG: Duh, I get it!

AG: I have 8een saying these things for so long, 8ut never has anyone presented it to me, or even actively agreed with understanding!

AG: That's 8ecause you and I are a rare kind of troll, and we know what's going on!

AG: Let's 8e real, everyone else kind of needs people like us. 8ut it's a sacrifice we have to make.

AG: I fear you are correct... 8ut it is comforting, in a way. Knowing I am needed, even if others don't realize it yet.

AG: Yeah, I guess, 8ut it still kind of sucks.

AG: Certainly, it is unfortun8...

AG: They're going to realize it one day and feel shitty. Just w8.

AG: Yes, you're right. ::::)

AG: Even if you kind of have to make them realize.

AG: Hm... Yes, I 8elieve you're onto something there, as well.

AG: I'll take that into account.

AG: Good, you should!

AG: Never 8e satisfied with mediocrity.

AG: That shit will 8ite you in the ass and you'll get nowhere.

AG: Such inspir8tional words!

AG: Thank you, Vriska!

AG: Oh! 8ut I must apologize, I'm still something of a stranger and here I am ga88ing your ear off a8out my personal pro8lems.

AG: Hey, anytime. Except when I'm 8usy.

AG: 8ut yeah, it's no 8ig.

AG: I wont take up any more of your time! I would like you to get that form filled out, after all.

AG: Oh, right. The form.

AG: Yeah, I'll get on that.

AG: Talk to you later, then!

AG: Take care!

-- academicGeniality [AG] ceased pestering arachnurasGall [AG] at 22:59 --

[technologicgodot]

-- technologicGodot [TG] began pestering academicGeniality [AG] at 17:18 --

TG: hey

AG: Oh, hello.

TG: proper protocal for jobs and shit requires i follow up

AG: Right, that! I must apologize, 8ut the captains and I have 8een very 8usy these past few days!

AG: I'm sure you understand.

TG: yeah nah i get it sometimes this stuff takes months to nail down

AG: Yes! Exactly. Though I assure you, it shouldn't take that long. Despite how 8usy we may 8e, we do our 8est to divide up our paper work and prioritize!

TG: you sound weirdly cheery

AG: Weirdly cheery? I don't know what you mean. I'm always cheerful!

AG: Cheerful and pleasant, regardless of who I may 8e talking to!

TG: no thats not true

TG: but nice try

AG: Are you insinu8ting that I do not always present myself in a pleasant and professional manner?

TG: professional sure

TG: thats got kind of a broad definition

AG: Why don't you enlighten me on how David Strider would define professional in the context of my occup8tion?

TG: honestly professionals kinda overrated

TG: you get the job done

TG: you do the thing

TG: you make sure you do it

TG: thats it

TG: thats the professional part

TG: everything else to it is just superfluous bullshit

AG: I suppose you would think that conducting yourself in an agreea8le manner is a w8ste of time, wouldn't you?

TG: i mean it depends if you want something from someone else

AG: That is certainly a negative way of looking at it.

TG: yeah well how do you view it then

AG: Of course we have things we want from our co-workers and our clients, 8ut it isn't a8out manipul8ting their mood with your own! 8eing kind is just polite. It's not only 8eneficial to advancing your career and getting a jo8 done, 8ut to your... integrity! As a person!

AG: It's not just a8out what people think of you, 8ut what you think of yourself! Why would you want to come off as an aloof jerk????????

TG: hey i didnt say that you are

TG: im just saying like

TG: being all formal for no reason

AG: Hmm.

AG: So you're saying that formality should 8e a8olished in the work place?

AG: And that everyone should 8e casual?

TG: yeah

TG: theres nothin more fake than formality

AG: Is that so?

TG: ok pretty much tho

AG: I apologize if 8eing formal is the way I was raised to 8e! I had no idea that my entire concept of how I should conduct myself was a finely crafted lie.

TG: youre getting way too offended and taking this way too personally

TG: you can practically taste that passive aggression wow

AG: Well, it is personal!!!!!!!!

AG: You're always picking on me!

TG: whoa there

TG: how was any of this picking on you

AG: Well, I-- Oh, forget a8out it!

TG: you gotta chill

TG: relax

TG: get some aj

TG: chug that shit til its gone

TG: get another aj

TG: chug that shit til its gone

TG: take a piss break

TG: watch some dumb tv

AG: I don't even like apple juice.

TG: oh my god

AG: 8ut I suppose any 8everage can 8e su8stituted without altering the desired effect.

AG: Perhaps you're right.

TG: oh my god

AG: What?

TG: oh my GOD

AG: What????????

TG: OH MY GOD

AG: WH8T????????

TG: you dont like aj

TG: have you even tried it

AG: I have! I'm just not terri8ly fond of it. It isn't my favorite juice.

AG: What's the 8ig deal?

TG: that hurts

AG: ........

AG: Are you offended 8ecause I don't enjoy apple juice?

AG: Really?

TG: im wounded

AG: Don't 8e so dramatic!

TG: im dead

AG: You are no such thing.

TG: how do you know

AG: 8ecause you're still talking to me!

TG: this could be someone else

AG: Trust me, no one can imit8te your special 8rand of foolishness.

TG: bye bye formality

AG: Uuuuuuuugh!

AG: How can I hope to 8e formal around you????????

TG: you dont have to be

TG: youre the one putting up these standards

AG: ST8P GIVING ME LIFE ADVICE!!!!!!!!

-- academicGeniality [AG] ceased pestering technologicGodot [TG] at 19:09 --

[technologicgodot]

-- technologicGodot [TG] began pestering academicGeniality [AG] at 20:02 --

[08:03] TG: hey so i gotta tell you a thing

[08:03] AG: Do you now?

[08:03] TG: yeah uh

[08:03] TG: im just gonna cut right to the chase

[08:03] TG: so im not a troll obviously

[08:03] TG: im kinda missin horns

[08:04] TG: and the gray skin and whatever

[08:04] AG: Yes, that would 8e o8vious.

[08:04] TG: and a human romance as you probably are aware of is like hells of different

[08:04] TG: than a trolls

[08:05] TG: so yeah i cant do the black thing it doesnt feel right

[08:05] AG: Ah... Right. Yes.

[08:05] TG: so ill like slow the fuckin around with you to a none

[08:05] AG: Of course.

[08:05] AG: That's fine.

[08:06] TG: ok so youre ocol

[08:10] AG: Yes! Why wouldn't I 8e? It wasn't as if I was expecting anything. I was simply acting on what I 8elieved to... 8e what was happening!

[08:10] AG: It's not a 8ig deal!!!!!!!!

[08:11] TG: right ok

[08:11] TG: good talk

[08:11] TG: youre dismissed

[08:12] AG: >::::/

-- academicGeniality [AG] ceased pestering technologicGodot [TG] at 20:12 --

[artifactualannihilation]

[02:41] -- artifactualAnnihilation [AA] began trolling academicGeniality [AG] at 14:41 --

[02:42] AA: hello aranea!

[02:42] AG: Oh, hello there! What can I do for you?

[02:42] AA: i just had an idea i wanted to run past you!

[02:42] AA: have you heard of flarping

[02:43] AG: Why yes, I'm quite familiar with it.

[02:43] AG: Flarping is very popular on Europa.

[02:45] AA: oh good! i did fvarp which is a lot like flarp but of course done virtually

[02:45] AA: and i was thinking that it would be really fun to start a flarp campaign on the ship in designated areas

[02:45] AA: once it takes off

[02:45] AA: because it would be a great way for people to get to know each other and it would be fairliy safer than normal flarp

[02:49] AG: Well, I should hope so. We wouldn't want any casualities to come a8out from a silly role playing game, now would we?

[02:49] AG: I will take it into consider8ion.

[02:49] AA: the people that would be involved would most likely be experienced flarpers!

[02:49] AA: if thats any consolation

[02:49] AA: but thank you!

[02:52] AG: It's no trou8le. I may have to pull some strings, 8ut 8etween the two of us... My interest in flarp has 8een piqued l8ly and I'd love the opportunity to 8ecome involved in a game. So it's a little funny you 8ring it up!

[02:53] AA: it would be great to have you

[02:53] AA: maybe its all working out like this because its meant to be!

[02:55] AG: Perhaps you're right!

[02:56] AA: let me know if it works out

[03:00] AG: I will 8e sure to.

[03:00] AA: thank you aranea!

[03:01] AG: Don't mention it! ::::)

[03:02] AA: bye!

[03:03] AG: Take care!

[03:03] -- academicGeniality [AG] gave up trolling artifactualAnnihilation [AA] at 15:03 --