August Pre-Hurricane Post | Open Mingle

[imsorey]

[It's the calm before the storm—or at least the not-quite-so-bad-weather before the storm. The winds are starting to pick up, the ocean is rolling, and all manner of sea creature is heading for cover to ride things out.

But at the base, there's still lots to do as usual. Whether it's getting ready to hunker down, goofing off, or making friends, there's never a dull moment under the sea! Have at it, and remember to check out the OOC planning/mission signups to see what's going on!]

Comments

[alienates]

To be quite fucking honest, to me it seems like you're a jerk too, you just go out of your way to hide it. At least I'm upfront.

[ still waiting for them to resort to hair pulling ]

[scytheology]

Did you just call me a jerk, guy-who-always-yells-a-lot?

[yes, Ruby, because you called him one first... she's looking mildly offended now.]

[alienates]

Yes. Want me to call you it again? Jerk. You are a jerk. J-E-R-MOTHERFUCKING-K. I can show you the dictionary definition as well if you'd like.

[ #LetRubySayAsshole2k16 ]

[scytheology]

[NO SHE'S A PURE YOUNG GIRL SHE REFUSES TO STOOP TO HIS LEVEL]

Ugh—see, this is exactly what I was talking about!

[he already acknowledged that much himself...]

[alienates]

Well maybe if you hadn't entered this conversation as hostilely as possible then none of this would be happening right now!

[ to be fair, they both entered this conversation as hostilely as possible. the only difference is that karkat always does that. ]

[scytheology]

I wasn't even hostile! I was just... being honest!

[she at least wasn't shouting back at the onset of the conversation like she is now.]

[alienates]

You do know that "being honest" doesn't suddenly make being an asshole okay, right?

[ karkat just. sighs. this is another pot calling kettle situation but whatever. ]

You are one of the most obnoxious people I have unfortunately met on this hell planet.

[scytheology]

You sure you're not looking in the mirror?

[SHE IS... SUCH A CHILD...]

[alienates]

Ha ha fucking ha. You really got me with that one, douchebag. Good thing we are literally surrounded by water on all sides because I need to recover from this sick burn you just gave me.

[ and he

flips her off. ]

[scytheology]

[she's so offended by that gesture that she doesn't even respond out loud? like, she literally just sputters all dumbfounded for a couple of seconds before just reaching out and trying to bat at Karkat's hand, as if that will make him stop making the obscene display faster.]

[alienates]

[ GUESS WHAT RUBY

HE HAS TWO HANDS ]

[scytheology]

[THEN SHE'S GONNA TRY SMACKING BOTH OF THEM NOW? STOP IT YOU RUDE DEGENERATE???]

[alienates]

[ HE SMACKS HER HANDS BACK????? ]

[scytheology]

[here is an exact image of Ruby and Karkat at this moment.]

[alienates]

[ THEY ARE CHILDREN..... ]

What the fuck is your problem?!

[scytheology]

[this is getting ridiculous.]

Your attitude!

[alienates]

The attitude that you created by insulting a very important cultural aspect for my people.

[ a beat. ]

My people who are almost extinct, by the way, there is literally less than ten of us left. Asshole.

[scytheology]

[Ruby flinches at the comment, because even if she might think he's lying to make her feel bad, it is also a very real possibility to consider? because what if she was legitimately being insensitive? aliens????]

Well, I... I wasn't insulting them—

[just Karkat, tbh.]

[alienates]

[ fuck u ruby he isn't lying??

using the potential demise of his entire race to make ruby feel bad is probably a dick move but like. he's not lying at least. ]

Sure sounded like you were. Asshole.

[scytheology]

[karkat pls.]

How was I supposed to know?

[alienates]

You wouldn't, since you keep immediately picking fights with me every two fucking seconds.

[ not like he's any better but ]

[scytheology]

[she huffs a little, turning her head to the side. she thinksiit's easier to talk if she doesn't look at him.]

I-it's not like I come into the conversations to fight.

[alienates]

The very first thing you said when you entered this conversation was confrontational!

[scytheology]

I was asking an innocent question!

[because, as we all know, Ruby is the epitome of innocence.]

[alienates]

[ karkat just rolls his eyes, folding his arms over his chest. ]

I think your definition of innocent needs a little fuck work.