[Open - Homestuck AU virus!]

[unknownrival]

[Pretend all icons are troll icons.]

Let's talk about hate.

Let's suppose I hate someone very much. I could enact all manner of violence on this person and not be satisfied. I enjoy getting the better of them, and when I don't it drives me to to challenge them even more.

Classic hate.

The problem is that I am sure they think of me as insignificant dust, not worthy of anything close to a relationship. And for probably good reason - in wit and banter I can compete, but otherwise I'm not in a good position compared to them.

Your advice?

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[unknownrival]

I know you will. We're definitely infected with this disease called friendship.

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[aquaticrush]

Right. I trust you.

[video]

*The reason she's been using text while he hasn't is apparent now, as she tugs at her fin ears, things that shouldn't be on someone like her, and tries to hide them under her hair. Odds are, he's the only one she's actually told about any of this.*

It's a little strange to be typing back when I see you talk.

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[unknownrival]

I understand your reasons for it, so don't worry about awkwardness.

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[aquaticrush]

But we've been speaking under a lock for a while.

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[unknownrival]

It still is a hard habit to break, isn't it?

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[aquaticrush]

*blush* R-right. Even with someone like you, and I trust you more than anyone else on this planet. I really do.

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[unknownrival]

I'm grateful for that. I am.

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[aquaticrush]

What's wrong?

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[unknownrival]

Nothing much.

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[aquaticrush]

Please, tell me. Maybe it's something I can fix.

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[unknownrival]

I don't think so.

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[aquaticrush]

If it's to do with me, I have to try!

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[unknownrival]

It's not to do with you.

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[aquaticrush]

If you're sure...

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[unknownrival]

I'm positive.

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[aquaticrush]

Okay. *Blush. Quickly covers up her face.*

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[unknownrival]

...That doesn't fool me.

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[aquaticrush]

It's embarrassing. *So green.*

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[unknownrival]

I understand, but...

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[aquaticrush]

*Retasu turns her husktop around so it's recording the wall.* Is this better?

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[unknownrival]

...Not really.

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[aquaticrush]

But now you can't see me.

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[unknownrival]

But it's still obvious what you're hiding.

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[aquaticrush]

Well, okay... *turns it back; she's still blushing* I just know you don't want to see it.

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[unknownrival]

It's fine with me.