Conversation 001

[meddlefussyfang]

Characters: meddlefussyfang and vatheon

Location:  The Plaza, in one of the fountains. :/
Time: Mid-morning
Style: I'm starting it in prose, but if you want your characters to just text at her that is fine too
Status: Open!

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[yerawizarderri]

[Eridan was actually out and about despite his usual reclusive behavior--he had been taking Feferi's advice and had been going out more regularly--he approaches the plaza, more so using it as a cut through to get somewhere else when... Someone in the fountain catches his eye. He couldn't believe it at first, staring and gawking at her for a few moments. Even rubbing at his eyes underneath his glasses and staring again.]

[It's then when his stomach tightens and he feels the sudden urge to run--abscond--flee! And so he does, finding a hiding place behind a lamppost. Okay maybe this wasn't the best of hiding places with all things considered like that gaudy cape, but it worked!]

[He fumbles with his SFC to send her a text, because oh my god he cannot face her.]

wwhoa kan i didnt expect to see you showw up here
i mean it isnt like i actually literally see you or anythin
wwhatevver
that isnt the point a this ok but tell me kan wwhat do you remember last before comin here

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[meddlefussyfang]

[Fortunately for Eridan's evasive plans, she did not spot him! She is by now sitting on the edge of the fountain, a towel at her side. Busy experimenting with the SFC, she sees his message immediately.]

That Is A Strangely Specific Denial
I Suppose Activating This Device Alerts Users To The Login In Much The Same Way Trollian Does
I Havent Experimented With That Yet And I Think I Will
But You Asked A Question
The Last Thing I Remember Is Speaking To Karkat In The Lab

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[yerawizarderri]

[Yeah he's keeping an eye on her from his horrid masterful hiding place.]

wwell dont worry about its specificness
yeah sure its somethin like that
but anywways to more important matters
so you dont remember havvin a convversation wwith me
or me bein in the lab or anythin like that

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[meddlefussyfang]

[Well, until such time as someone points him out, success is reason enough for him to be proud of it...? Maybe.

Kanaya is taking a moment to stare thoughtfully at the sea-sky, then wipe her face with the towel, before responding to the message. Can you feel the anticipation, Eridan? The delay is entirely unintentional for Kanaya. It is only her mun who seeks to needle him by bringing Kanaya from the moment before their conversation. >D]

It Must Be Nice To Know When Others Arrive Just By Seeing A Message Pop Up
Saves Time In Walking Around This Place
It Seems Rather Large
For A Bubble
But Yes I Do Remember Having Conversations With You
If You Recall
Maybe You Do Not There Seem To Be Time Shenanigans Involved In All This
You Asked Me About Roses Powers
I Helped You Make A Wand
I Havent Talked To You Since Then
Why Did We Discuss Something Important

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[yerawizarderri]

[And he definitely is grateful for the fact that Kanaya wasn't being the most observant at this time, because if he had to talk to her face to face he wasn't sure how he'd handle it.]

[Even if it wasn't Kanaya's intent it doesn't change the fact that the pause makes his gut feel as if a vice was clenching and twisting it. Though when he does receive the reply, the feeling subsides--a bit.]

yeah its sorta useful
there are a lot more land dwwellers here than there should be
its pretty fuckin insultin
but thats the last time wwe talked by your perspectivve
alright good
uh wwell do you knoww wwhere you are
howw long havve you been here did you just fuckin arrivve or somethin

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[meddlefussyfang]

[She's moving a little off the fountain so that she can sit with her back against it, but her gaze hasn't moved in Eridan's direction. His Amazing Hiding Place appears to be working for the time being!]

Well That Is Of Course Your Opinion
Which You Have Elaborated On Many Many Times In The Past
Regardless
So You Are From A Later Time Than That
It Must Be Interesting To Have A Different Perspective Than The Others
And Yes I Only Just Arrived A Few Moments Ago
I Have Heard A Few Brief Accounts Explaining This Place And Our Situation But It Still Seems
Incredible

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[yerawizarderri]

[Seeing as she has yet to spot him, he figures maybe it'd be best to take this time to maybe head back to his hive. That way the chances of her spotting him will be completely diminished instead of allowing her the chance. Should she so see him on the way, well that would be unfortunate.]

its not an opinion its fuckin fact and you knoww it
there are a lot a time shenanigans goin on here so best get used to it kan
pffft incredible i guess thats a wway to put it
it beats the vveil at least since wwe arent all here fuckin wwaitin to die
but basically evverythin here is free except shit in the nostalgia nook
wweird fuckin name i knoww
but there you can get recuperacoons and food from alternia and different things like that
you also need to find a place to stay
wwhich is also free
im sure you can handle all a that on your owwn
not like youd need my help or anythin

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[meddlefussyfang]

[Hopefully his hiding place was not in the same direction she was facing, as sudden movement can catch peoples' attentions. Provided he was to the side or behind, she continues typing in complete ignorance of his panic-induced hiding spot.]

I Am Afraid We Must Agree To Disagree
Not That You Will Agree You Will Simply Continue To Assert Your Divisive Views
I Think Our Trolling And My Brief Observations Of Karkats Memos Were Enough For Me To Be Sufficiently Accustomed To Time Shenanigans
Are We Not Waiting To Die Anymore
I Mean
If Anyone From Any Time Can Be Brought Here
How Long Do You Think It Will Be Until The Demon Is Brought Here Also
A Place To Stay
I Do Not Yet Know Much About This Place
Are There Perhaps Buildings Designated As Hives Or
Can We Construct Our Own
I Can Handle Things Myself Yes But It Is
Nice
To Have Information Before I Act

[Congrats, Eridan! You've helped Kanaya realize that she has no visions of this place, and no manuals on remote servers to reference. If it weren't for the air bubble she would be

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[yerawizarderri]

[And for the sake of torturing Eridan It so happens his hiding spot was--although not exactly center--in the direction she was facing. So unless she's completely blind, the sudden movement plus that obnoxious cape should be enough to draw some notice from her.]

wwhatevver
yeah the time shenanigans isnt exactly anything you could call neww by any stretch but its still a fuckin pain in the nook to deal wwith
wwoww wway to be evven more doom and gloom than that fuckin mustard blood
wwell wwe arent wwaitin around to fuckin die YET seein as he aint here
so i guess enjoy this time till your pacifistic vviewws become reality
and yeah there are hivve stems all around here a good amount a the other trolls livve in the larmline apartments
i livve in the uh

[He contemplates a moment.]

i livve in the yutopil apartments

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[meddlefussyfang]

Well At Least It Seems We No Longer Have Incomprehensible Memos From The Future To Deal With
I Suppose I Should Look On The Bright Side
With All These People From Other Universes And Whatever Strange Powers They Possess
The Chances That We Can Subdue Him Are Probably Much Better
And Yes There Are Things I Would Like To Know If You Are Willing To Share The Information

[Kanaya's messaging goes silent for a moment.

After all, you made a fantastic choice. Her eyes are indeed drawn to the motion, and she watches in a brief, mesmerized silence as the familiar cape retreats. Was he hiding behind a tree for this whole conversation?

Kanaya smirks.]

Well At Least It Seems We No Longer Have Incomprehensible Memos From The Future To Deal With

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[yerawizarderri]

[Once he finishes reading it all, he stops. Stares at his SFC, wanting to look behind him, but not sure if she actually had caught him--or if she was just saying that and it JUST so happened that she was calling him out on what he had just done on accident. He figures it probably wouldn't hurt to look over his should--Fuck.]

[He sighs, she spotted him and now what? Does he turn around and approach her? Does he just continue on? Could he really after he just told her he owed her? Fuck, fuck, fuck.]

seems youvve caught me
so wwhat noww
wwould you like a fuckin tour or somethin

[God he didn't want to do this, but he somewhat felt obligated to. Even though he wasn't sure how well he'd handle talking to her face to face. Behind his text? Yeah, he could keep his facade up, but face to face? Not so much. However, he's still looking at her, hating that smirk as much as he hated this situation.]

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[meddlefussyfang]

[Oh dear, now he's staring at her. At least now she's certain it really was Eridan. But what to do with him now? A full tour was certain to be filled with his complaints, and she suspected that she didn't have the patience to deal with it politely.

But a short one, just to show here where the building he lived in was...? That would probably be bearable.]

Not A Tour I Have Already Been Given A Basic One
But Maybe You Could Show Me Where This Apartment Hive Is
As I Should Probably Make Finding A Residence A First Priority
And Knowing Where Everyone Is Living Will Affect My Decision

[Fear not, the smirk is fading now into a mere satisfied smile, now that she's pleased with her successful cleverness. For at least the moment she's unlikely to initiate any more needling. Good luck keeping it that way, Eridan!]

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[yerawizarderri]

[To be honest, Eridan would have probably told her 'tough fuckin' luck' had she actually WANTED a tour, but seeing as she didn't want that but instead just wanted to find a place to stay... Yeah, he could do that. Maybe.]

wwell
there are sevveral
do you wwant me to take you to each one or wwould you just prefer me take you to the one wwhere evveryone else is stayin
because im sure you wwouldnt wwant to be stay wwhere eq and i are at
but if you wwant to go there i
i guess i can take you there

[He really didn't want to take her there, but if it was what she wanted, then fuck. He'd just have to deal with it. He motions to her in a 'come on' sort of way. Them standing around texting each other wasn't going to get much done anyways.]

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[meddlefussyfang]

If You Have Sufficient Time
I Would Really Like To Check Each Group Hive That Any Of Us Are Living In
Before I Make Any Formal Decisions

[The thing is, she doesn't see Eridan as owing her anything, since to her knowledge the only debt he thinks he holds is that of the wand... and the wand was made as a joke. If he's willing to give her the tour to each of the hives, at least then she'll know where they are. It would probably be unpleasant living in close company with him, after all.

She'll rise and walk over to him quickly, so that he has less time to grow irritated with the situation.]

I did not realize that we were playing hide and go find, Eridan. But I do appreciate the offer to show me around.

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[yerawizarderri]

[He doesn't reply to that, just allows her to approach him. He looks to her, his expression hard to read, but it's obvious there is a certain uncomfortableness to him as he shifts where he stands.]

We weren't. But--Well I can't wery well just leawe you here confused and the like... So, I guess I'll take you to each one then, so you can decide where is most suitable for you.

[He gives her one last lingering stare, before he quickly turns to walk in some direction--most likely in the direction of some apartment building. He's definitely grumbling about this, when he had come out he hadn't expected to become Kanaya's tour guide, or really, to be within such close proximity with her at all. Especially considering Karkat probably wouldn't want this.]

[But it isn't like he's gonna exactly tell her he can't be near her, because then he'd have to explain why, so maybe his moirail could forgive him for this...]

[action] in another tag, she's accepted feferi's invite to live with her temporarily. urk.

[meddlefussyfang]

[His behavior via text had been fairly typical of him, but his posture and expression now are very... strange. Kanaya is reminded of the fact that quite a few weeks have passed for at least some of the others. This might have changed from the claustrophobic fever of being in the game and then lab together.]

That is a considerate position of you to take, Eridan. Thank you.

[Kanaya's voice should sound surprised and earnest. The reduction in open antagonism from him is throwing her off in this interaction. She follows after him, looking at their surroundings.]

How many different hives have the others split into... and how many such residence buildings are there?