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[spideriest]

[ there's another troll showing up in the mirror tonight. Unlike the others that have already made themselves known in the Gardens, there are a few things that set this one apart. Namely the bright blue fairy wings fluttering on her back, complimented by a dark, damp stain of the same shade down the front of her loud orange shirt. The blue

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[gardenmeddler]

[Even before she looks at the mirror itself, Kanaya would recognize that voice anywhere. She has heard it far too many times not too, and far too recently and traumatically. But this is not one of those false specters the Queen sent their way, no. It is immediately clear that this is the real Vriska, vibrant and dramatic and questionably sane.

There are so many questions that spring immediately to mind. The copious amounts of blood, the outfit, the talk of being stabbed and bleeding to death. This is not a Vriska from her time. She is very clearly from the future, and the future seems a messy and confusing place indeed. But then, she always knew it would be. Now, the question is just where to even begin.]

Vriska. You're here.

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[gardenmeddler]

I'd hope you've only committed the one at this point. Killing Tavros is quite enough already. Yes, I imagine I did. Given this information I almost feel like repeating the experience. [She says with a dry and withering wit. But then there's that wound.] Are you okay now, Vriska? Really?

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[spideriest]

[ she sighs dramatically, counting off on her fingers ] Well, there was Aradia, but I hear she's aaaaaaaall better now. And then I became really, really good friends with John, and tricked him into being murdered! But it was for his own good. And then Tavros. Tavros was the most easily explained. But what makes you think that I was only talking about myyyyyyyy murders, Maryam? [ Vriska furrows her brow curtly, almost tempted not to answer Kanaya at all ] Fuck off.

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[gardenmeddler]

Aradia I remember, yes. But you killed one of the humans? How? Why? [Oh this is making her head hurt a little. She frowns more, though.] Equius and Nepeta are here. I heard about what happened to Gamzee.

Well. At least you seem as energetic as usual.

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[spideriest]

Oh, shiiiiiiiit, those two? [ it's hard to tell if she's relieved or not to hear that. She's definitely something. Vriska pauses, the corners of her mouth tugging into a frown ] And I killed John so that he could God Tier. It's okay. He's going to be fiiiiiiiine.

[ another pause. It looks distinctively like she wants to tell her to fuck off again ] -don't really fuck off. I wasn't being seeeeeeeerious, Kanaya. I'd just rather you didn't ask me how I am right now!

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[gardenmeddler]

Indeed. I should perhaps warn you that Equius is...different. Female, in fact. And I see. I suppose that is a somewhat noble goal. Moreso than just killing for pleasure, at least.

Of course. But you know you can always talk to me, when you need to. It's what I'm here for.

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[spideriest]

Equius is a girl. [ watch her think pan attempt to process this. It takes about about half a second ] Whatever. As long as Equius is strong and disgustingly sweaty, Equius is still Equius. That's my opinion on the matter!

Haha. Right. You make it sound like some sort of moirail party up in here.

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[gardenmeddler]

Yes, that's true. She is still the Equius we know, in all the important ways. I merely wished to prepare you for the difference. It was...startling, at first.

Well we are here, and Equius and Nepeta. Perhaps it is.

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[spideriest]

I was using the human sarcasm trick, Fussyfangs. I'm faaaaaaaairly certain you've ditched me by this point!

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[gardenmeddler]

Ah, yes. I'm familiar with it. And perhaps you're right. It does seem things have changed. For all of us.

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[spideriest]

Well. Good.

Greeeeeeeeat, in fact! Maybe I didn't want you meddling in the first place. Maaaaaaaaybe without you around I won't have to worry about what trouble I do and don't get in! Maybe I've never given this little of a shit about aaaaaaaanything before, you lousy, fussing, unsupportive, goddamn non-friend!

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[gardenmeddler]

No. I suppose you won't. I will, of course, attempt to temper your more destructive urges on basic principles, but you can doubtless look forward to being thoroughly bereft of my council.

How nice to know what you thought of me, Vriska. Suddenly, striking you is sounding like a very sensible course of action.

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[spideriest]

Haha! Like you ever even made the effort to ask what I think of you! Noooooooo, you just fucked off and decided not to talk to me anymore, even when I was the one asking to hang out with you! Me! How pathetic is that, Maryam? You can take your council and shove it down your chitinous windtube.

And if you reeeeeeeeally want to hit me, I'll be here waiting! But I don't think you'll go through with iiiiiiiit, Fussyfangs.

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[gardenmeddler]

Perhaps I didn't. You'll have to excuse me that things became quite hectic, however. Besides, I think you made your feelings for me quite clear. I have always been nothing more than a bossy, meddling moirail, and now less than that. It's not like you ever cared much for my council, even then.

When I see you face to face, perhaps we'll see.

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[spideriest]

Ugh, you piss me off soooooooo much, Maryam! Always so uppity and goddamn righteous all the time! You just assume whatever the hell you want and take it to be the truth. Seriously, come and find me. Fiiiiiiiind me. I've got to wash this shirt anyway, haha!

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[gardenmeddler]

You're one to talk. The ever perfect Vriska Serket, capable of anything, no matter what the awful, self-destructive consequences. How I ever tolerated you for as long as I did is a complete mystery to me.

Fine. Tell me where you are, and we shall settle this properly.