CC: Pssst. Are you t)(ere? *CC also inquires aboat webber or not AC )(as fallen into t)(e terribubble temptation of a cat nap in t)(e time t)(at s)(e's been gone.*
CC: *S)(e )(as no idea w)(ere t)(e kitty troll is )(iding!*
AC: :33 < *ac gasps and furriously types a reply to her aquatic companion to assure her that she is quite awake!*
AC: :33 < im in my block!
AC: :33 < are we ready to s33 roxy?
CC: You bet your cute kitty w)(iskers, we are! 38D
CC: I )(ope I didn't wake you up or anyfin! I was gone for like ----EV-ER. Sorry about t)(at!
AC: :33 < i wasnt sl33ping!
AC: :33 < i went to s33 jade like you said
CC: You did? And )(ow did t)(at- UG)( N-EV-ERMIND.
AC: :33 < yes of course! be right outside
-- arbitraryCataclysm [AC] gave up trolling captivatingClamency [CC] at 02:20 –
NEPETA: *she closes her computer to set it aside, climbing off of her bed to hop over to the door, and step outside to either meet or wait for Feferi. Hopefully this next visit would be nicer than the last.*
FEFERI: *There was no point in going anywhere after leaving Sollux's. She had whipped out her computer as soon as she could, loitering around in the common room like she promised. It didn't take long for Nepeta to show up, right on time!* )(ey!!! *She greeted, pleased to see her puffy-haired friend like always.*
NEPETA: :33 < hi! *smiles at her, scurrying on over to her* :33 < so you talked to sollux? how is he?
FEFERI: )(e's fine! Grumpy like always, )(e)(e)(e. *laughs at some joke she's picturing. All of the terrible ones, most likely.*
FEFERI: At least )(e ate and- *she cut herself off, her hand flying to her face.*
FEFERI: O)( S)(IPWR---ECK. My goggles! >3:O
NEPETA: :33 < do you want to go back for them?
FEFERI: *she facepalms at herself* Noooo. T)(ere's no point!
FEFERI: Because we're already )(ere! And also )(e must )(ave gone to take a nap by now. It would be glubbing RUD---E of me. *huffs a lot like you didn't just squash a bunch of fruit on his bed FF. You're not the rude one here, obv.*
NEPETA: *she nods a few times* :33 < you can stop by later
NEPETA: :33 < i am sure he would take good care of them for you
FEFERI: )(e better! *puffs her cheeks but then relaxes, definitely not bothered by this as much as she pretends to be*
FEFERI: We s)(ould message Roxy first! Sea if s)(e's awake? *goes over to sit by one of the available couches*
FEFERI: In t)(e meantime, you can tell me aboat Jade! 3:)
NEPETA: :33 < h33h33 *follows Feferi's example and stepping up to climb onto a couch. She isn't AS bouncy.* :33 < oh of course
NEPETA: :33 < she was ummm
NEPETA: :33 < furriendly!
FEFERI: *senses a disturbance in the fur-ce. Or rather, Nepeta's tone of voice.* Somefin wrong?
FEFERI: *glances at her while she pulls out her laptop*
NEPETA: :33 < she asked me about a lot of very purrsonal things and *shrugs*
NEPETA: :33 < i hope roxy is awake!
NEPETA: *hugs her knees and cranes her head to look at Feferi's screen*
FEFERI: *squints at Nepoprocks, the effect less impressive without the goggles magnifying her eyes*
FEFERI: *says nothing about it, only leans over to bump horns with her, silently comforts*
NEPETA: *her nose wrinkles and her eyes squint, but she's smiling, having got the message*
FEFERI: *apparently she fills roxy's screen with about twenty typed out glubs to see if she'd answer.* )(e)(e)(e. *totally knows Nepeta's watching her*
NEPETA: :33 < h33h33 *the heehees were in sync oh no*
ROXY: *Roxy was actually asleep, so very cutely passed the fuck out with the towel and bag of now-melted ice still sort of plopped on her stomach. They had long since melted and she didn’t quite need them anymore; it’s just how she’d fallen asleep. At the sound of her computer dinging, she stirs, and eventually reaches for it, groggily typing a reply*
CC: *totally doesn't even notice, just shoots nepeta a grin. But oh! She answered! She gets to typing, nudging Nep with her elbow.*
NEPETA: *clasps her hands excitedly*
CC: You're alive!!! )(i Roxy! 3:D
TG: yes i am indeed of the livin variety
CC: I'm doing GR----EAT! I'm ready to tackle pretty muc)( ANYFIN t)(at comes my way. Watc)( out world!
CC: Would you by any c)(ance be willing to allow some )(UMBUBBL---E vistors your wave?
TG: ive been all by my lonesome
TG: so boring u have no idea
CC: O)( my glub. T)(is needs to be fixed IMM---EDIAT-ELY. Plus, I also )(ave a surpurrise guest wit)I me.
CC: You'll N-EV--ER guess w)(o.
CC: Never in a krillion sweeps or )(uman years. I'm winking so )(ard over )(ere.
TG: u kno i think i have an idea but ima guess anyways
TG: the third president of the united states perhaps
CC: W)(atever it is, you are SUPURR wrong.
CC: You lose all t)(e prizes!!!
TG: u better come over here and confish-cate them
TG: skate??? theres a sea critter called a skate i KNOW it
TG: see this im tryna win back the prizes
CC: )(e)(e)(e! Guard your lions, Miss Lalonde. We're going over!!!!
FEFERI: *with that she snaps her laptop shut and stuffs it into her sylladex*
NEPETA: *she bounds up from the couch, bouncing backwards towards the door and grinning at Feferi* :33 < lets gooo!
FEFERI: *ushers her forward with hands on her shoulders* Go go go!!!
ROXY: *that woke her up a bit, and she shoves the computer away in order to pull herself up a bit, grabbing the melted ice bags and towels to ... plop them off the bed all together. Gross. She would stand, but she’s half asleep still, and figures they’d probably fly on over anyway.*
NEPETA: *she hops outside and waits for feferi to be standing beside her before fiddling with the dial, knocking a few times in warning*
FEFERI: Woa)(!!! *all but shoves Nepeta inside* 3:D
ROXY: *girlish squeals ensue instantly* aaaaaah!!!
FEFERI: ROXY!!!! *these squeals are going to break glass in pitch for sure. She fully expected the human to leap to her feet but... Was apparently bedridden now. Oh.*
FEFERI: You're bedtrapped! *drops her hands, her eyes widening in concern and mild confusion.*
FEFERI: *This wasn't because of Gamzee was it?*
ROXY: *it's the residuals man, everything always hurts more for a couple days AFTER the fact.* yeeeeeaaaaah about that
ROXY: i mighta ran from some monkeys not 2 long ago????
FEFERI: *Phew, what a relief. She steers Nepufferfish into the room, a smile lighting up her face again* O)( it was from t)(at game, rig)(t? Cod damn!
NEPETA: *she had gone to squeal, too, but her face had fallen immediately upon seeing that Roxy wasn't even on her feet. She does manage to put her smile back on her face, fiddling with her sleeves as she steps over*
ROXY: *makes a face* ehhh
ROXY: who knew insta cardio wasnt the best remedy for already bein SLIGHTLY gimpy
ROXY: srsly it wasnt so bad till the apes
FEFERI: )(e)(e)(e, t)(ey sound like somefin we can turn into mince, right Nep? *flashes her a shark-like grin before coming over to settle by Roxaroo's bed.*
FEFERI: *This is normal.*
NEPETA: *she returns Feferi's toothy smile and giggles, moving over to Roxy's other side.* :33 < oh defurnitely
ROXY: *pats the bed on either side of her* well aint ya gonna hug me???
ROXY: cmon i aint THAT broken
FEFERI: )(opefully, t)(ey're not disease-ridden or anyfin. *kicks her feet out and basically makes herself at home but then perks up at Roxy's prompting.*
FEFERI: Yea)(!!! I'm glad you're ALIV---E! 3:D *glomps her*
NEPETA: :33 < me too *fits in on that hug and squeezes tightly, burying her face*
ROXY: *opens her arms to accept the glomps* awww u guys
ROXY: *muffled by the boobs?*
FEFERI: *So many fishy and kitty kisses ensue, she doesn't differentiate between Nepeta and Roxy. FRIEND KISSES <333*
ROXY: *just super happy to have VISITORS and having those visitors be her BEST GALS i shall take these kisses in kind and squeeze the heckie outta both of you*
ROXY: im so fuckin happy to see u i cant stop sayin it omg
NEPETA: *she hadn't noticed but with the emotional whiplash of all this happy affection to combat the harsher feelings that she'd felt when she saw Roxy at first, her eyes had begun to mist a bit. Happy cries, it's ok. Just gonna sniffle and hug ya both. Good feelings now.*
FEFERI: *A cuddle pile, this is exactly what it turns into. Feferi doesn't bother leaving, especially when she spots Nepeta with misty eyes. She settles on Roxy's other side as fingers run into Neps hair before she could stop herself. An unspoken shoosh.*
NEPETA: *Her eyes pop open as her feelings lodge in her throat uncomfortably, and after a moment she sits up to rub at her face with a huffing exhale, sorry Roxy.*
FEFERI: We can always make time for YOU, Roxy. You're pretty muc)( t)(e best )(uman, ---EV-ER! *acts very much like nothing has just happened and sits up when Nepeta does.*
FEFERI: *or fuck this, she scoots back down. She's going to get the cuddles she came for and that's final.*
ROXY: *she's cool with the cuddles, and doesn't even really notice anything might be wrong until Nepeta sits up, and her smile stutters a bit as she glances at her. Then Feferi speaks and goes for more cuddles, so she laughs and hugs her back* im legit so honored
ROXY: tell u the truth ur my fave trolls so far and itll probs stay that way
ROXY: and by probs i mean def
ROXY: *glances at nepeta again and pauses* how u holdin up over there bby
FEFERI: *plants another kiss on her cheek for being so sweet. Where humans always so warm? Fef doesn't think it's weird at all that she gives of little to no body heat. She just hugs the heck out of Rox as she address Nepeta.*
NEPETA: *she doesn't lean back into the cuddles, but gets comfortable sitting on her knees again, quickly snapping her head up to look at Roxy and smile*
NEPETA: :33 < oh im ok! dont worry about me
NEPETA: :33 < its just b33n a long day i think
FEFERI: Too many emoceans. *makes a fish face at Nepeta, hoping to save her from an interrogation*
NEPETA: :33 < purrecisely
FEFERI: I'm glad we got to save you from boredom t)(oug)(!
FEFERI: We wanted to catc)( you at a good time! )(e)(e)(e. 3:)
ROXY: *purses her lips, and reaches to squeeze Nepeta's hand quickly before giving her the space she looks like she needs*
ROXY: u got me at the BEST time
ROXY: ive been wastin away in here
ROXY: countin stars i aint even sure are rly there???
ROXY: wtf is the space here its like they show up and then theyre gone
FEFERI: Are t)(ere? W)(at? *mystified and stares up, squinting to try and see if she could spot something too*
NEPETA: *furrows her brow and looks around, too* :33 < when i woke up there were some!
ROXY: yeah this space needs to make up its flippin mind
FEFERI: T)(at's so wierd! 3:O *just lies there by roxy, definitely not looping an arm with hers. Warmthhhh.*
ROXY: *she notices the temperature difference isn't regulating via prolonged contact, and whistles* jeez fef ur freezin wth
FEFERI: T)(at's funny, I don't F--E-EL cold? You just feel really warm! *yes, hugs her arm close. There may or may not be an unintentional boob squish here but no homo.* Glub glub glub!
ROXY: no way man ur like ICE rn what is this shit omg *fascinated by it enough to not even notice boob squishes of any sort*
NEPETA: :33 < its beclaws shes a highblood! i almost furgot humans have warmer blood too
FEFERI: In essence, it just means t)(at I'm cooler t)(an you. *if she had her goggles, she's flash them in a way to signify shades. But alas, she's goggle-less.*
FEFERI: *just settles with sticking out her tongue*
FEFERI: *ah yes, kitty giggles. Everything is right in the world again. Fef could almost purr if it didn't mean she had to relax first to make it happen. There's too much to be excited for! No purrs ensue here.*
ROXY: u sly dog *pokes Feferi's arm, laughing as well* thats so cool tho
FEFERI: Yes I am. *waggles eyebrows*
ROXY: omg *facepalms, rolling a bit towards her as she laughs and resulting in enhanced cuddles* i thought id be able to talk to u str8 but nope
FEFERI: Water you goin' to do aboat it, punk? *the femme tension is increasing and reaching critical levels. Feferi hopes Nepeta appreciates all that she does for the sake of shipping and sparing Roxy's attention from her.*
NEPETA: *Oh this is definitely distracting her a bit and she's observing intently. Also because where else is her focus supposed to be.*
ROXY: idunno probs give u a noogie or somethin *laughs, reaching to jokingly nudge at Feferi's hairline with her knuckles*
FEFERI: O)()()(, try it! Sea w)(at )(appens! *she makes a show of gnashing her teeth with a wide grin.*
NEPETA: *if only i had some animal blood*
ROXY: eeeep *yanks her hand away and giggles, glancing over at Nepeta from time to time. This feels strangely flirty. Don't mind so much.*
FEFERI: *Is totally unapologetic about everything. Still chortling, she rolls over a little to give Roxy her space. The task has been completed. She still keeps her arm linked with her's though.* )(e)(e)(e!
ROXY: *flops against her pillow, shaking her head with the ends of her laughter* please tell me yall have been runnin around doing interesting stuff at least
ROXY: fill me in on the hot bizz
FEFERI: I don't t)(ink anyfin's gone on since you guys got back from t)(e game! *once again, spares Nepeta from having to answer*
FEFERI: I'm pretty s)(ore people are getting ready to go out and play to win Aradia back. 3:o
ROXY: whos all goin? i know u volunteered
FEFERI: Yea)(!!! We're all very ---EXCIT--ED about t)(at.
FEFERI: O)(. I'm not going actually.
FEFERI: If t)(e game can only accept four players, I'd rat)(er t)(at Vriska and -Equius go instead. You know t)(em rig)(t?
FEFERI: Sollux and Terezi are going for s)(ore.
ROXY: i know sollux a lil
ROXY: equi is the dude who punched the door right
NEPETA: :33 < he punched a door?
NEPETA: :33 < anybody punching doors thats purrobably him
FEFERI: Yep. T)(at was )(im.
ROXY: aaaand v...riska? is the chick who keeps borrowin my brush via her bf
NEPETA: *perks up like what*
FEFERI: *omg gossip time*
FEFERI: You mean -Eridan! Pffft. Yea)( okay. I could )(ave seen t)(at coming like a MIL---E away.
FEFERI: I didn't know t)(ey were already back toget)(er t)(oug)(!
ROXY: what they got a history or somethin?
FEFERI: Yea)(... *How does one explain they used to commit mass murder together. Nobody knows.*
FEFERI: T)(ey were a t)(ing for a w)(ile w)(en we lived on Alternia!
FEFERI: It was a reely Big Deal at t)(e time.
NEPETA: :33 < last i remember was them arguing about who was more ofur the other one *snorts into her hands*
NEPETA: :33 < on the meteor
FEFERI: True )(ate, am I rig)(t? *snickers*
NEPETA: *got that face like i gotta write this all DOWN*
ROXY: ok can somebody explain this hate deal bc its still lost on me
ROXY: that karkat dude explained like 2 of ur quaddymajigs to me
ROXY: and i made myself look like a ditz or somethin to scarfidan by assumin that chick was his m...atesprit
NEPETA: :33 < they would be so weird as matespurrits XPP
FEFERI: O)( cod, no. T)(ey would probubbly be SO obnoxious toget)(er as matesprits. Don't even go t)(ere. *still grins at the idea though. Oh god, it's so gross make it stop.*
NEPETA: *covering her face and making bleeeegh noises*
FEFERI: T)(ey're kismesis, actually! Bonded toget)(er by )(ate and fueled by rivalry!
NEPETA: :33 < there is a diffurence betw33n romantic hate and platonic hate
FEFERI: It's very romantic and involved, of course. T)(e kind t)(at only s)(ow up in books. *parroting stuff that eridan's told her, the schmuck.*
FEFERI: Yea)(! Your kismesis is your One True Rival.
NEPETA: :33 < its suppawsed to rely suuupurr heavily on respect! and trust!
NEPETA: :33 < ofurwise you n33d an auspice very badly X((
ROXY: a whatty oh my god *feelin SO BEHIND even though theres no reason for her to know these things anyway omg*
FEFERI: Yea)(, tell me about it. *rolls her eyes, just thinking about erisol in the past*
NEPETA: *dont even THINK of them in that context oh baRF*
FEFERI: You know? Someone to make two people quit t)(eir needless s)(it?
FEFERI: *HOW DO U THINK FEF FEELS*
FEFERI: Some people are better at it t)(an ot)(ers. *shrugs*
ROXY: yeah for humans thats just considered bein a good friend and or havin a low tolerance for bullshit from ANYONE
NEPETA: :33 < yes there is a quadrant specificatly for mediating betw33n a dysfunctional black relationship *nods*
NEPETA: :33 < its not easy! its hard work
NEPETA: :33 < like moiraillegience is
FEFERI: *rolls over on her belly, kicking her legs up behind her. She is in the perfect position to talk quads*
ROXY: oh oh oh thats the one the lil shouty guy told me i should go huntin for or somethin
ROXY: he explained that one a lil
FEFERI: Sig)(. Moirallegiance. Nepeta and -Equius )(ave t)(e B----EST moirayllegiance.
NEPETA: *smiles and shrugs her shoulders up to her ears for a moment*
FEFERI: You can tell a good reelations)(ip is one t)(at stands t)(e test of time!!! T)(ey are SO perfect for eac)( ot)(er. *makes a fish face at her*
NEPETA: *makes a fish face right on back*
ROXY: u been keepin an eye on each other for a long time???
FEFERI: So many gentle s)(oos)(es and paps to be )(ad. *waggles eyebrows at Nepeta. Get it girl. Pap that ass.*
NEPETA: *makes sort of a face at that guuuuurl calm yo butt down*
ROXY: *cant tell the difference bruh it all sounds cute*
NEPETA: :33 < thank you roxy X33
FEFERI: *giggles into her hands*
FEFERI: I didn't know t)(at you )(ad spoken wit)( Karkat! *turns her attention to Rox*
FEFERI: Important leader business?
NEPETA: *nestles to listen*
ROXY: i met him first night
ROXY: we were apparently both waitin on everyone to head to bed before we went ourselves
ROXY: andddd the other day he popped in to make sure i wasnt dead
ROXY: little abraisive??? whats that for
NEPETA: :33 < thats just how he is *shrug*
FEFERI: *tilts her head, pondering* )(e)(e)(e, I always t)(oug)(t )(e was trying to compensate and try to prove to --EV--ERYON-E t)(at )(e's toug)(.
FEFERI: But it's just a s)(ow, is all it is. )(e cares a lot!
ROXY: yeah i get that vibe from him
FEFERI: Pffft, pretty muc)(! *whatever that was.* )(e cares V---ERY LOUDLY.
NEPETA: :33 < VERY loudly
FEFERI: Yep. T)(at's Karkat for you.
ROXY: *nodnod* hes on my list of 'p cool'
FEFERI: I wouldn't say )(e's COOL. *rolls eyes* )(e's alrig)(t. I guess.
ROXY: o no not like super suave cool guy wearin just the right amount of old spice and probs owns a hot car
ROXY: i mean cool as in yeah i can have a conversation w/ this person in the middle of the night about whether tacos have feelins probs
FEFERI: )(e)(e)(e, oo)( okay. Yea)(, I t)(ink I get it.
NEPETA: *eyebrows twist like ???? ok*
FEFERI: But to be fair, none of t)(e bouys we know are t)(at cool. Some of t)(em mig)(t )(ave was)(ed )(air but even t)(en.
FEFERI: T)(at's )(oping for too muc)(.
ROXY: hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
ROXY: right now the only person ive deemed uncool is the bed eater tbh
ROXY: the tiny gremmie lookin one
ROXY: eridan said he eats the troll equivalent of beds or smth and i cant let it go
FEFERI: O)(, t)(at guy. *shifty but is careful not to look at Nepeta.*
FEFERI: )(e's somet)(ing of )(is own. T)(at's all. *blunt*
NEPETA: *filters her breath evenly through her nose*
ROXY: yeah i aint gonna waste time gettin to know him lol
FEFERI: You've been glubbing wit)( -Eridan too?
ROXY: i met him when i met sollux in person?? ahahha omfg they looked at jake like he had two heads
FEFERI: Water you t)(ink about )(im? )(as )(e been saying tank you for borrowing t)(e brus)(?
FEFERI: )(e)(e)(e, some people didn't )(ave as great a sprite experience as we did.
FEFERI: Good. *nods. Seahorsedad raised him with manners at pretty ladies at least.*
ROXY: at first i thought he was kinda blunt bc of like one thing he said about ur species on a whole but every time since then hes been like
ROXY: also on the p cool list
FEFERI: Cool to )(ear! *Somewhere she feels a twinge of satisfaction that he heeded her warning. Shhh, Fef.*
NEPETA: *does glance at Feferi at the specific mentions of the dreaded dan.*
ROXY: all in all i rly like all ur friends ive met o:
NEPETA: :33 < thats good!
FEFERI: *appears pretty nonchalant, it's impossible to know what's going on in Fef's head at any given time.* )(e)(e)(e, t)(ey're all great!
FEFERI: *blows a kiss at Rox*
ROXY: *does the theatrical 'reach into the air and catch it, then stuff it in my pocket' gesture*
FEFERI: *holds her face like Gasp!*
ROXY: ima save that 4 later watchaaaaaa
FEFERI: Did you know mermaid kisses grant wis)(es? Because t)(ey totally do. *no they don't but at least Fef looks cute as she wiggles her fins*
ROXY: i def gotta cherish that and save it for when i have a super awesome wish in mind
FEFERI: Save it for a rainy day! *winks at her and rests her chin on her palm. It's so good being around other extroverted people.*
ROXY: *it really is, wow. It's good to be around people at all, but especially new people now, too. She's very happy to have made these friends, yes.*
NEPETA: *sits crosslegged and leans her elbows on her knees, holding her face*
NEPETA: :33 < how are the ofur humans?
FEFERI: *Oh yes, tell FF all about Momma Roxy's clutch of bby humans.*
ROXY: iiiiiiiiii think theyre p good? i met rose and dave finally :///}
NEPETA: :33 < rose is so sw33t!!! and dave is funny isnt he?
FEFERI: Is t)(at a good t)(ing? I liked t)(em way back w)(en we first started trolling t)(em!
NEPETA: :33 < he roleplayed with me once!
NEPETA: :33 < i wonder if he still uses his character hmm
FEFERI: *giggles at these memories. Not hers but still, BURN FUEL.*
NEPETA: :33 < akwete purrmusk!
FEFERI: T)(at's so cute!!!
ROXY: thats fuckin precious ima ask him about that i got u
FEFERI: Do it, do it.
ROXY: but yes its a good thing :''3
FEFERI: You're all eac)( ot)(er's dancestors rig)(t? At least, t)(at's )(ow I understand it. *tilts her head*
ROXY: we are all ecto related if thats what u mean
ROXY: well me dirk dave and rose are
ROXY: then theres janey jake john and jade all tied up in a weird familial knot
FEFERI: )(umans are so weird. *hums*
ROXY: *shrugs* rose is like
ROXY: my momdaughterperson
ROXY: its all rly crazy but i think theyre great
ROXY: they might think im rly awkward or something???
FEFERI: I never got a c)(ance to glub wit)( )(er! Maybe I s)(ould now. I've got plenty of time!
FEFERI: )(ow could t)(ey t)(ink you're pawkward?
ROXY: i may have arranged a really weird family reunion HA
ROXY: but hey then we played the game together and aside from me faceplanting we had a jolly good time
ROXY: runnin for our lives
FEFERI: I don't sea )(ow it )(appens any ot)(er way!
FEFERI: I met my first matesprit w)(en )(e was lying in a puddle of )(is own blood, )(e)(e)(e!
FEFERI: Some t)(ings just )(appen!
ROXY: oh my god who was that
ROXY: that sounds horrifyin?
FEFERI: )(e died trying to SAV---E me! )(e's pretty brave. *nods. This doesn't bother her at all.*
FEFERI: *looks confused* O)( don't be all sad! )(e's alive now. T)(ank cod.
ROXY: oh no im all mushy bc thts somethin straight outta some novel bro *touches face* who was it tho???
FEFERI: Sollux, of course! W)(o else? *playfully wrinkles nose at her*
ROXY: not one of those dudes out there or??? *she doesnt know what its like to have a life outside of ur immediate friend group blesssss*
ROXY: u kno now that u say all this
ROXY: i get that hero vibe from him
FEFERI: *keeps her face rested on her palm, listening with a smallish smile on her face. She KNOWS all this stuff Rox, it's all first hand experience.* Yes! T)(at's pretty muc)( sums up t)(e Sollux Captor -Experience.
ROXY: *she KNOWS she must know she's just putting it all together like ah yes this ones a big hero*
ROXY: good to kno good to kno
NEPETA: *another glance at fef, picking at her sleeves again*
ROXY: dayum tho *sighs up at the ceiling, pondering all the people here with stories like that, shaking her head slowly* dyin for the ppl you love
ROXY: thats some p heavy shit
ROXY: yall got some serious heart
NEPETA: *It's too much -- she really can't sit here anymore, dwelling on all these old thoughts that she hadn't been prepared to be swimming in, and she's swinging her legs off the bed before she realizes it*
NEPETA: :33 < im sorry i have to go
NEPETA: *skitters away without another word, dashing out the door*
FEFERI: *She's about to say something but is stopped when Nepeta moves to leave. And there's really no question as to why. She gets up more slowly.*
ROXY: *pushes herself up all the way, watching her with a confused frown and a sheet of sudden guilt* wait i--
ROXY: *looks at Feferi somewhat desperately* what did i do???
FEFERI: Not)(ing! *shakes her head* It's been a long day for )(er, t)(at's all.
FEFERI: *gives her a sympathetic look and pats her arm* It reely isn't your fault, Roxy. I promise.
ROXY: *settles back and folds her arms around her middle* i just hope shes ok ;__;
FEFERI: *sits up in a kneeling position, bringing her hair over her shoulder to stroke it and give her hands something to do* It's roug)( for )(er.
FEFERI: But s)(e'll pull t)(roug)(. *nods* S)(e's a very strong strong person, s)(e just needs a little bit of time.
ROXY: *chews on her lip* next time im fuckin up can u like
FEFERI: I won't slap you! Cod! *looks outraged at the very idea*
FEFERI: -Even Nepeta won't slap you!
ROXY: maybe pinch me gently????
ROXY: pls alert me to when im runnin my maw
ROXY: *sighs into her hands*
FEFERI: Okay, I'll t)(ink about it. *Just. Shoosh. She puts a hand over the hands on Roxy's face. Shhhh.*
ROXY: *flops on her. literally just. tips over to flop on her*
FEFERI: *Is pretty okay with this actually. Let's the flip flopping Roxy happen. Just strokes her hair very calmly.*
FEFERI: )(ow are t)(e ouc)(ies )(ealing? *mild subject change*
ROXY: seriously they were p much fine till apes happened
ROXY: im pretty much A+ rn i was just sleepin before yall came in
FEFERI: Pretty muc)( fine isn't ---ENTIR-ELY fine.
ROXY: just some hecka bruising >.> goes away
ROXY: honest it was fine till i did a dumb thing
FEFERI: You said somefin about a faceplant?
ROXY: yeahh i tripped over like a root or something
ROXY: when i say runnin for our lives i literally mean it was a runnin game
FEFERI: Reely? Cool! We're probubbly going to be able to buy somefin R---E-ELY nice once the opportunaty makes itself known.
ROXY: i rly hope they can go to the people whos still hurtin /;
ROXY: like i hope thats what they do
ROXY: itd suck major moose balls if they were just useless
FEFERI: *snorts at the crass imagery. You don't hear THAT around high society. She loved her friends so much.* Knowing t)(is game, t)(ey probably aren't!
FEFERI: Speaking of people still )(urtin'. I need to talk to you about somet)(ing.
FEFERI: Gamzee talked to me about w)(at )(ad )(appened before. And )(e told me w)(y )(e did it.
FEFERI: T)(e bed-eater? T)(at's )(is name.
ROXY: yeah i know his name
FEFERI: Good! I t)(ink I was t)(e first one )(e messaged once )(e got exiled. 3:/
FEFERI: It's kind of )(ard to explain.
ROXY: *leans back to look at her* im all ears
FEFERI: *dives straight to business* )(e told me t)(at t)(e reason )(e flipped out was because )(is Intellegence numbers were too low for )(im to play t)(e first set of game levels. )(e t)(rew a fit and you )(appened to be t)(e closest one to )(im. T)(at muc)( you know, I t)(ink.
ROXY: *scoffs a laugh* yeah i remember that p clearly
FEFERI: *nods, still serious* )(e told me t)(at )(e was sorry and t)(at )(e was glad t)(at you punc)(ed )(im like you did. It was a better fate t)(an t)(e one eit)(er of you COULD )(ave suffered.
FEFERI: And knowing w)(at I know about )(im, I can't say I'm too surprised.
ROXY: coulda been that bad huh
FEFERI: Yes. *twitches an earfin, her mind going for a split second to a few of her darker shared memories.*
ROXY: *She's not a total idiot; she remembered when Nepeta had gone quiet and still earlier, and she figures she can at least ask and be corrected if need be*
ROXY: does this have anythin to do with nep
FEFERI: )(e's done some really awful t)(ings in t)(e past. )(e's still capable of doing t)(em now, too. Obviously.
FEFERI: *pauses for a second, not sure what she should disclose.*
FEFERI: Awful t)(ings. T)(at's all you reely need to know.
FEFERI: Sorry. *frowns, not liking that she had to keep things from her friend.*
ROXY: *suddenly she feels rather ill, because her silence had answered the question for her, and oh the guilt is heavy* no i dont need details
ROXY: i just hope u know i aint too keen on like
ROXY: even if he says hes sorry
FEFERI: Of course not. *she leans forward a bit, placing her weight on her palms as she stared down at the mattress.*
FEFERI: But I also understand t)(at we can't win t)(is game wit)(out ALL of t)(e players. -Even t)(e horrible ones. T)(at's w)(y I )(ad to listen to w)(at )(e )(ad to say.
ROXY: whether he says meant to or not im pretty much 100% certain he wanted me dead back there and thats for a tiny little thing so *shifts, uncomfortable* i feel u on the inclusion thing tho
ROXY: what do we do about him
FEFERI: )(e's really... lost, I t)(ink. *confesses. She hadn't really voiced it before.* )(e doesn't seem to know w)(at to do wit)( )(imself, or )(is feelings.
FEFERI: T)(ere are too many people )(ere w)(o would rat)(er )(ave )(im dead but.
FEFERI: T)(at's not going to work. *blunt*
ROXY: *frowns, wanting to say that his intent doesn't excuse his actions, but nodding*
ROXY: but hes a serious wildcard
ROXY: whether hes lost or confused or what we need some way of makin sure he doesnt fly off the handle
ROXY: we need all the players
ROXY: *and that includes anyone else he might throw a fit on*
FEFERI: *Frowns to herself, knowing there was at least ONE possible solution to this but she feels very reluctant to bring it up. Not with her past experience with the subject.*
FEFERI: If we want to know w)(at )(e's planning on doing next, )(e just needs someone w)(o's going to at least TRY to understand w)(ere )(e's coming from. W)(at )(e's t)(inking. *heaves a great big sigh* T)(at list is an incredibly s)(ort list of people up for t)(at kind of job.
ROXY: sounds kinda like that one quad yall talked about
ROXY: the 'watchin out makin sure u dont do nothin stupid' one
FEFERI: Yea)(. *visibly grimaces*
FEFERI: T)(at's t)(e w)(ole point of t)(e quadrant! You know?
ROXY: *the expression inspires one to match*
ROXY: yeah i figured that much
ROXY: he rly got literally nobody on his level??
ROXY: *his short, short little level*
FEFERI: Maybe... )(e seemed to be pretty frondly wit)( Tavros. *and herself of course but let's not bring that up unless it's an emergency*
ROXY: heres hopin i guess
FEFERI: *goes quiet for a little bit, knowing full well the chances of an arrangement like that weren't very likely to succeeding. For a whole number of reasons. If there was anything she learned from sharing souls with Nepeta, it's shipping. Not everyone seemed to be good at this kind of thing, really.*
ROXY: *she knows you really can't force relationships to happen, and that's what these quadrants were, so she ponders the absence of alternative methods with disdain*
ROXY: i guess we will see whats gotta be done whenever he comes outta cornland
FEFERI: I told )(im t)(e only way you would forgive )(im is if )(e started acting like it. *heaves another sigh* You don't owe )(im anyt)(ing so )(e s)(ouldn't act like it.
FEFERI: *the question bubbles up but she forces it down, wondering how long she'd be able to keep it in*
ROXY: *looks at her* idk if im gonna FORGIVE him rly
ROXY: i aint gonna harp on it
ROXY: but u know what i mean
FEFERI: *shakes her head* Forgiveness isn't w)(at )(e can )(ope for. )(e'll just be asking for a c)(ance, I guess.
ROXY: *purses her lips again*
FEFERI: *Confronting her own worries aren't exactly one of her strengths. When she speaks, it's like pulling teeth.* I've been t)(inking about t)(is ever since I )(eard about you getting )(urt. *manages after great reluctance.*
FEFERI: I don't ever want to )(ear somet)(ing like t)(at again. 3:(
ROXY: thinkin about what exactly
ROXY: not-- *brow creases* fef
FEFERI: Look. *she's only partially glad that Rox is catching what she's trying to say without having to ACTUALLY say it. She shifts in her seat to face her, giving her a very serious look.* If t)(ere was anyt)(ing I could )(ave done to prevent it. I would do it.
FEFERI: And w)(en I say anyt)(ing, I mean it.
ROXY: are you serious because *shakes her head a little* look i dont rly understand troll stuff as well as i probs should in order to debate this w/ u but dont u
ROXY: have to feel somethin?
FEFERI: I feel somet)(ing. I feel a lot of t)(ings. *And that's how it started before, she tells herself silently.* I'm worried, and I don't know w)(at's going to )(appen at t)(e rate t)(at it's going.
FEFERI: I wis)( I knew t)(at it was enoug)(. But I reely don't.
FEFERI: All it is, is a c)(ance. T)(at's it.
ROXY: *she's just frowning deeply; she doesn't even know the half of it, and she still doesn't like the sound of it.*
ROXY: youre sure about this
FEFERI: It's pretty glubbing clear t)(at I am. *furrows her brow*
ROXY: im hearin u but for some reason it aint registerin and *rolls her fingers near her head* just
ROXY: i dunno i dont wanna see YOU get hurt like what are the chances of that
FEFERI: Roxy. *her voice drops lower, her helplessness finally breaking past the barrier of her expressions.*
ROXY: just *cuts herself off, brow creasing upwards as she looks back at her just as lost for articulation*
FEFERI: *ignores her first question and goes for one herself, one that makes her wide-eyed and truly fearful.* W)(at about Nepeta?
FEFERI: )(ow is s)(e going to react? W)(at is s)(e going to t)(ink? S)(e probably... won't ever be able to talk to me again.
FEFERI: *it's breaking her heart just thinking about it*
ROXY: *tucks her lips into her mouth to bite down on them, head shaking a bit.* she would understand wouldnt she like
ROXY: like that it was necessary or
FEFERI: You don't understand w)(at )(e's done. *She really wouldn't unless she actually told her. This was so hard.*
ROXY: i dont even know what happened i just *face in hands* i can assume but
FEFERI: I can't let )(er get )(urt, okay? Not )(er or you or anybody else. *fixes her determined amber eyes* Not if I can )(elp it.
ROXY: *something about all of this is like swallowing ice cubes and she looks back at Feferi with a little bit of dread but a lot more trust.*
ROXY: look if u think this is the way to do things i got ur back 100%
FEFERI: T)(at's all t)(at matters.
ROXY: *it's clear that Roxy is worried above anything else, and she can't even really force a smile for reassurance, so she just goes for another hug*
FEFERI: *This one feels more heartfelt and she presses back, allowing herself to press her face into Roxy's shoulder. She's so sorry already. Sorry for pretty much everything that's happened then, now, and in the future.*
FEFERI: Don't tell Nepeta, okay? *murmurs* Don't tell anybody yet.
FEFERI: We )(ave to play t)(is rig)(t. It's t)(e only way it's going to work.
ROXY: *It's Roxy's turn to stroke her hand along Feferi's hair, instinctively hissing a calming 'shhhh' because that was just what people did, wasn't it? She nods, her nose bumping Feferi's fin.* yeah no i wont tell nobody
ROXY: has he figured out how to get back out here yet??
FEFERI: *only stays in her embrace a little moment longer, indulgently allowing herself to believe the Shoosh was real. She pulls back at her question.* Not yet. T)(e game )(as )(im pretty glubbing tangled up in t)(ere in a major way.
FEFERI: )(e's farming )(is )(eart out t)(oug)(. I told )(im to. *nods*
ROXY: ok good thats keepin him busy then
ROXY: *heaves a loud sigh* we deal with this whenever he gets out then i guess
ROXY: think hes gonna go for it?
FEFERI: I don't t)(ink )(e )(as muc)( of a c)(oice. *she gives her a sinister kind smile like i know how this works fool*
FEFERI: *the expression clears and she just looks at her curiously. Hm? 3:?*
ROXY: youre fuckin hardcore i bet u hear that all the time but
FEFERI: It's true! )(e literally doesn't )(ave any ot)(er options for )(im rig)(t now. *rolls her eyes like duh this is obvious*
ROXY: hahaa i know what ur sayin tho yeah
FEFERI: *just sticks her tongue out at her*
ROXY: dirk sort of wants to chop him into little tiny pieces
FEFERI: )(e'll )(ave to join t)(e looong line of people waiting to do just t)(at. *isn't very surprised by this knowledge* And t)(en t)(ey all )(ave to go t)(roug)( me.
ROXY: *she filters a breath through her nose, watching her face still and acknowledging the admiration she does feel towards her strength, intentions and ability.*
FEFERI: It'll be okay. *brings her hands up for a very light face squeeze. The third one today.*
ROXY: *overlaps her hands and squintysmiles* dont u worry about reassuring ME bout any of this
FEFERI: *only laughs and makes another kissy-fish face at her, before pulling back. It felt so good having friends that believed in her. It looked like she could really make a difference after all.*
ROXY: *drops her hands again and chuckles in reply, glancing at the door again with a tilted frown*
ROXY: should somebody maybe check on her or
FEFERI: *rubs at her neck a little, following her gaze* S)(e just needs space. W)(en s)(e's ready, s)(e'll s)(ow up again.
ROXY: still i better apologize asap
FEFERI: )(e)(e)(e, yes of course.
ROXY: i dont think she would like hate u or anythin
ROXY: i dont care what he did that just dont seem like her scene ya dig
FEFERI: *fiddles with the edges of her skirt* W)(ale no. But.
FEFERI: )(ow can s)(e trust me after t)(at? Or talk to me? Or just... Ask me )(ow my day was?
FEFERI: S)(e can't. It's not... paw- possible.
ROXY: sure it is :( you guys are friends
ROXY: that dont just go away
FEFERI: No... but. I )(ave to do it anyway. *ducks her head, knowing the words were an echo of something she might have said in the past. It's been so long.*
ROXY: *It sounds so /daunting/ when she says it like that, and the knot is back in her chest. She tries to sigh it away.* like i said we will see
FEFERI: Yep! *nods at her*
FEFERI: I s)(ould probably go t)(oug)(. Make s)(ore I'm around w)(en s)(e decides to come out from )(iding.
FEFERI: *makes her way off the bed*
FEFERI: You need rest too!
ROXY: *nods a couple more times* yeah i gotta wrap up this boo boo bullshit pronto
ROXY: im a strong independent woman who dont need no ice bags B[
ROXY: *snorts, lifting a hand to wave at her* ill check in with u soon ok??
FEFERI: *grins and plucks a kiss with two fingers and pats Roxy's poor sore ankle for good luck. Mermaid kisses fix everything.* )(e)(e)(e, sounds like a plan!
FEFERI: *waves over her shoulder* Bye!!!
