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!]

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[alienates]

[ out of all the potential replies karkat had been expecting, that definitely is not one of them. he sputters for a second, his face reddening because it's one thing for dave or dirk to know about that whole deal, but someone else??

actually, karkat was hoping that neither dave nor dirk would find out about it either. it's just slightly less terrible for them to know because of Reasons. ]

Oh my fucking god, what else did she say to you?

[hopefragment]

So it's true?

[He's laughing... he kind of thought URSULA might have just been confused or mistaken, but while it's weird to see on grey skin, that blush is unmistakable.]

Congratulations, I guess. So this whole quadrant thing... is this in preparation for the dates we're supposed to have when you invite everyone?

[alienates]

[ IT'S NOT TRUE. sort of. he did tell URSULA he was going to get married so okay it's sort of true? but also not since karkat has zero plans to get married in the nearby future, even though he told dave he was going to propose to him since dave did not believe karkat would do it.

so.

karkat is internally shrieking. ]

Oh my fuck I am not inviting anyone to anything ever.

[hopefragment]

I don't think that's just your decision to make, you know.

[Whatever mystery person Karkat's marrying (since... he's not disputing that part?) presumably will have some say?

He's still grinning a little, because, well, he can't help it. This shouty guy has just been getting on his nerves, so while it's petty, getting back at him a little isn't bad at all.]

[alienates]

[ the only reason he is not denying it is honestly because he's so? annoyed that URSULA apparently blabbed to more than just dirk??? and his annoyance is overshadowing his usual urge to deny being in a relationship with anyone. worst maid of honor ever. ]

Get that stupid smile off your face, I swear to paradox space. I am not getting married!

[ yeah he finally thought to deny it. very late. ]

[hopefragment]

URSULA will be so disappointed...

[Not... that Hajime really cares, when it comes down to it. As far as he's concerned, URSULA is still incredibly suspicious. But other people care about URSULA's feelings.]

But sure, alright. It's none of my business. But... you might want to mention to URSULA that your relationship is some kind of big secret.

[While URSULA may not have said anything about that, nor had Dirk dropped the deets, he has a few suspicions. Nothing concrete though.]

[alienates]

[ karkat does not really care either, but everyone he hangs out with on a regular basis cares about URSULA A Lot, and unfortunately a lot of them know about this particular shenanigan. when she gets disappointed they are going to blame him?? ugh. he didn't mean to get engaged it was an accident. ]

It's not a big secret! [ karkat says, defensively, like you would over something that is a big secret. ]

[hopefragment]

Alright, alright.

[Hajime holds up both hands, because yes, it's obviously some kind of big secret if Karkat's going to go on like that.]

This quadrants thing still seems unnecessarily complicated to me.

[alienates]

That's just because it's a new concept to you. Once you actually sit on the idea for a while it will definitely make a lot more sense to you, trust me.

[ he says as if hinata is going to actually want to think about this ]

[hopefragment]

[No, I'm... pretty sure that's wrong.

Is what he thinks, anyway. But in the interest of inter-species cooperation or something, he says instead,] Okay, let's pretend it does make sense. What am I supposed to do with all this new information?

[alienates]

You retain it until there comes a time where you put it to use obviously. That's the whole point in learning something new.

[ honestly hinata what did they teach you in human school ]

[hopefragment]

No, that's what I mean... I have no idea when that could become useful. I already know how to make friends, and I'm definitely not interested in having a romantic relationship with someone I find annoying.

[So don't worry, Karkat. No awkward crushes from Hajime for you.]

But sure, alright. I'll keep it in mind.

[alienates]

[ the true irony in all of this is the fact that karkat himself is in a monogamous relationship because dave refuses to do the quadrant system. ]

You know how to make friends? What a fucking shocker, dude.

[hopefragment]

Yeah. Maybe sometime I can teach you Friendship 101.

[This again...]

[alienates]

What would even be your first lesson? Somehow I don't think you're qualified for this position.

[ because obviously karkat is more qualified

(lmao no) ]

[hopefragment]

You'd be surprised.

[WOW Hajime has made friends with everyone he's spoken to. With one notable exception.]

Insulting people you've only just met is usually step one. Were you sick the day people learned that?

[alienates]

[ wow hajime..... why don't you consider cute hajime a friend :/ that's rude ]

Don't be ridiculous, when have I ever insulted anyone here, you whiny fucker?

[ karkat. ]

[hopefragment]

[There can only be one Hajime.]

...

[Bro. Dude. My pal. Just that face.]

[alienates]

I see you have been completely moved to silence by my irrefutable point.

[ because hinata is always wrong forever ]

[hopefragment]

Do you... listen to the things you say?

[alienates]

Listen, there are a lot of words that exit my talk hole on a daily basis and I cannot pay attention to each and every individual syllable at all times. But that doesn't even matter. The real point here is that I am doing my best here and you're just an asshole. A pointy headed asshole.

[ the ahoge. ]

[hopefragment]

[Aah... he's getting a headache.]

Okay... I don't know what kind of alien planet you're from, so maybe it's the translator messing up, but you know things like "whiny fucker" and "pointy-headed asshole" are insults, right?

[alienates]

Those are all obvious just careful observations I have made of your person. How is me putting out that your head is pointy any form of insult?

[notice how he completely passed over the "asshole" part ]

[hopefragment]

"Asshole" isn't an insult in your language...?

[Oh my god does he try. He's trying to give you the chance to recover and apologize gracefully, dude.

Why did we lose Faize, the polite alien.]

[alienates]

Of course it's an insult. I'm pretty sure it's an asshole in any language.

[ he does not take the chance. ]