It was coming close to Culling day, again. Except this time, you don't have a kismesis.
You are Vriska Serket troll on the dark planet of Alternia. Culling Day is nearing and you have no idea how you're going to get through it alive. You have Tavros as your matesprit, although you would rather him in a kismessitude. You suppose that you do love him. He is adorable and all, but his neediness and fake confidence can really get on your nerves.
Not only that, but you would much rather be a matesprit for Kanaya Maryam. She is a jade-blooded troll and would only need to fill one pail, seeing as she will take care of the mother grub. You love her and wish that she was yours. But she's already red with Aradia, boy that really came from left field.
You just need to find someone that you hate and have that person hate you back. That should be simple, shouldn't it?
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Your scourge sister, Terezi Pyrope would be a prime candidate for your blackrom. Your rivalry is still alive and kicking. Unlike your rivalry with Eridan which has died out. Unfortunately, she is taken by Gamzee. You didn't think he had it in him to hate anyone, but hey, The Culling makes everyone a little crazy.
Aradia might be another candidate, except for the fact that she's dead, because you killed her, and also taken by your neighbour, Equius. Jegus. You just cannot catch a 8r8k.
You suppose that you can talk to Kanaya about this. She is still your moirail, even if you wish for her to be more. You go to your husktop and fortunately she's online.
- arachnidsGrip [AG] began trolling grimAuxiliatrix [GA] -
AG: Hey Kanaya.
GA: Hello Vriska.
GA: What Are You Up To?
AG: Nothing much. Stressing a little I guess.
GA: Why Is That?
AG: Well with Culling Day coming up.
AG: I don't have a kismesis.
GA: . . .
AG: I'm not suggesting anything. Don't worry.
AG: 8ut without a kismesis, I'm going to 8e culled. And no one wants to 8e culled! ::::(
GA: This Seems To Be Quite Problematic.
GA: And How Were You Hoping For Me To Help?
AG: I don't know. May8e 8y giving me suggestions on who to ask?
GA: Hmmmm…
GA: Eridan?
AG: Nah. That fire cooled down a while ago.
GA: Oh Ok Then. I'm Sad To Hear That.
AG: And 8efore you ask, Terezi and Aradia are already taken.
GA: Yes, Of Course.
GA: How About My Other Moirail, Nubs McShouty?
AG: Karkat?
GA: Yes.
AG: Wow. I've never thought of him that way. I mean, I've always hated him, 8ut never in that way.
GA: So Is There A Problem With Him?
AG: No. . . No, I guess there isn't. Thank you Kanaya. You've really pulled through once again. ::::)
GA: It's Nothing, Really.
GA: I'm Just Happy That You Won't Be Dying This Perigee.
AG: Thanks. And I'm pretty happy that you aren't either.
GA: Well Good Luck Trying To Calm Down Karkat. Or Riling Him Up. However You're Going To Go About It.
AG: Yeah thanks. I think that I have a little idea. ;;;;)
GA: . . .
AG: Alright then. See you soon Kanaya.
GA: See You. . .
- arachnidsGrip [AG] ceased trolling grimAuxiliatrix [GA] -
You suppose that you should just think until he comes online. You barely talk to him because that stupid all caps grey text begins to be a pain on your eyes, all 8 of them. Yet with your vision 8-fold you can see right through it. His red blood is not hidden from your eyes.
A small ping sounds and a message appears in the bottom right of your screen
- carcinoGeneticist is online -
"Eeeeeeeergh, the grey text. Already!
You wait, watching the screen, head slumped in hands. This is not going to be fun. Nor will it be easy. But terrible things must be endured to continue on living. You're ancestor Marquise Spinneret Mindfang taught you that through her diary.
After about 10 minutes of thinking, you choose to message him.
- arachnidsGrip [AG] began trolling carcinoGeneticist [CG] -
AG: Heeeeeeeey Karkat.
AG: How's my nu88y 8uddy going?
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