going to achtenberg

[rosebow]

Woow, I've never had this many icons! It must've taken some time to get them all ready, ehe... I appreciate it.

But, um, it might be a better idea to work on that application, too. And your own schoolwork.

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[runawayhatetrain]

I'll start caring about being nice to them whenever they stop insisting on being terrible pieces of shit to us.

[rosebow]

Um... I can see that reasoning! But, at the same time, it'd be best if both of you got along!... Right?

[runawayhatetrain]

Yeah, except that it's completely fucking impossible, so you may as well just forget it.

[rosebow]

I don't like to think anything's impossible. Even people who hate each other at first can become friends, I know it.

[runawayhatetrain]

[OH HERE COMES THE TSUN but, despite the huge frown on his face, yeah, he's... gotta admit that you're right.]

Yeah, okay, maybe, but I've never seen any indication that the muns even feel bad about the horrifying things that they put us through. I don't think "being friends" is a thing that they care about. At all. Ever.

[rosebow]

Horrifying things? Was your player really that awful to you...?

[runawayhatetrain]

Uh, yes. ... oh shit, you're a new muse, aren't you. Goddammit. Why am I ALWAYS the one that has to explain this to newbs?

[he sighs.]

... look. Our suffering is their entertainment. The past, god, half a fucking sweep of my life has been a string of awkward, embarrassing, or completely fucking nightmarish situations that she then proceeds to brag about to her friends, as if it's soooo funny. I've had my face smashed I don't even know how many times, I've bled out nearly to death, I've been forced into situations I don't even WANT to get into with people I would really rather never see again after that...

Just trust me, okay? The muns? They are NOT our friends.

[rosebow]

Ehehe... a-actually, I've been around for about a year now. She just never applied for me in a game before, that's all! But I've had fun in 'memes' and other places so...

I guess it might be hard for me to think that they're naturally that cruel.

[runawayhatetrain]

... are you serious? You can't be serious. I know it's not just mine that's such a psychopathic bitch.

[rosebow]

They're all different, just like we are. We're only human, right?

[ WEEEELL... ]

Um, I mean...

[runawayhatetrain]

[... GLARRRRE holy shit]

Wow, you humans sure are the pinnacle of tolerance and understanding when it comes to other races, aren't you.

[rosebow]

Wh--I didn't mean it that way! It's just... I wasn't sure if it was rude to ask what exactly you are, or...!

[ FLAILING... ]

[runawayhatetrain]

Are you serious? Do you even have any idea just how many times a day I get asked that question?

[SIGH]

I'm a troll. And no, not the kind in your goofy weird human fairy tales, either.

[rosebow]

S... sorry. I'll try to be more considerate next time. And at least I know what you are, now!

[ smiling with embarrassment... ]

It's nice to meet you, Mr. Troll.

[runawayhatetrain]

That's-- [FACEPALM. without even removing his hand, he growls through his fingers:] Karkat.

[rosebow]

E-ehehe, okay! It's nice to meet you, Mr. Karkat. I'm Madoka.

[runawayhatetrain]

[he finally peels his face away from his palm.]

Don't call me "mister," that's fucking weird. Just... Karkat.

[he glances over her swiftly-- not in an ungentlemanly way, of course, but partially comparing her to the other humans he knows.]

I'm probably not any older than you in the first place, anyway. That's just a thing humans do with older humans, right?

[rosebow]

Right, that's probably true. But you can also use it to show respect, too!

... I think. I'm still trying to get used to american customs, ehehe. Back where I come from, talking to someone without honorifics means that... you're very close to them.

[runawayhatetrain]

Seriously? Humans are so weird.

[rosebow]

Hehe, I guess I can understand why you'd think so. But if you have any other questions about us, I can try my best to help!

[runawayhatetrain]

... yeah, okay, thanks, I guess, but I'm pretty sure you humans are just as confused by your own society as we are. Getting a straight answer about anything out of anyone is like pulling teeth. At least where quadrants are concerned, anyway, and that's basically all I care to hear you guys ramble about, if anything.

[rosebow]

Quadrants? Uh, I'm not very good at math. Actually, that's my worst subject...

[ HOW EMBARRASSING... ]

[runawayhatetrain]

What even-- ... no, not math. Quadrants as in romance. I keep forgetting you humans have that incredibly oversimplified approach to romance, it's just so ridiculous to even try to imagine.

[rosebow]

Quadrants as in romance?... I still don't understand. How is troll romance different from ours?

YOU HAD TO ASK. I am so sorry.

[runawayhatetrain]

[Karkat takes a deep, deep breath. here goes.]

Okay. You humans only have one type of romance, right? I don't even know if it has a name. Your one type of courtship that I'm pretty sure is based on love.