♋ PCG 3

[crusthatecean]

[So, Karkat has been here a few weeks now, experienced his first event, figured out his way around. He's gotten his first regain, which has put him back in his troll body. But he's still not sure exactly what's going on, and he's aware of that to realize that he probably alienated everyone who could tell him.]

[Phone]

...Okay. It's me again, the raging fuckass who accused you all of bringing me here. It's possible that was a hasty conclusion.

Anyway, I know some of you knew the previous me who was here. Normally I try to avoid this kind of thing, but it's starting to get inconvenient, so...I want details. What he did, how he knew you, that kind of shit.

So...let's hear it. If you're willing to help me out, at least. Spare no gory details, I'm used to it.

Comments

[crusthatecean.livejournal.com]

...

Apparently it's a thing that happens. They scrub down your thinkpan until you act like those cheerful proto-humans and then when they restore you, you've lost your memories.

[destinyfruit.livejournal.com]

That's really creepy! Is, uh, your brain okay?

[crusthatecean.livejournal.com]

I'm presuming?

Aside from the complete fucking memory loss, there doesn't seem to be any permanent damage. Oh, but wait! If there was, I would probably have no idea.

[destinyfruit.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, I guess you wouldn't. If it makes you feel any better, it doesn't sound like there's any permanent damage.

[crusthatecean.livejournal.com]

Great, thanks!

It's a real relief that human passerby aren't doubting my sanity upon seconds of meeting.

[destinyfruit.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that.

[crusthatecean.livejournal.com]

No, I was being sincere. Sorry.

[Well, he was sort of being sarcastic, but that's just because he can't resist being a scumbag for too long.]

I'm sincerely glad that my deficiencies are at least not obvious.

[destinyfruit.livejournal.com]

Um... I'm sure you don't have any deficiencies.

[crusthatecean.livejournal.com]

You don't know me yet, so you wouldn't be able to say. I might have all the deficiencies.

But yeah, the benefit of the doubt there is appreciated.

[destinyfruit.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, that's a good point. But even if you do have all the deficiencies, I wouldn't think any less of you for it.

[crusthatecean.livejournal.com]

But if you don't think less of anyone for their deficiencies, then doesn't that make your regard worthless?

...Sorry, I'm being an asshole again. I don't plan it, it just sort of happens. Let's start over.

It's good to meet you, human female. My name is Karkat, a polite and friendly visitor to your universe who is pleased to make your acquaintance.

[destinyfruit.livejournal.com]

Don't worry about it! I'm sort of being...awkward, aren't I?

I'm Kairi, and I promise I'm not usually this bad at introductions! If you don't mind me asking, what world are you from?

[crusthatecean.livejournal.com]

You won't have heard of it, but it's called Alternia.

...You're fine at introductions, by the way. It's only a little awkward.

[destinyfruit.livejournal.com]

You're right, I haven't. I've been to a few different worlds before though, and my friend's been to a lot more than I have. Maybe he's stopped by yours.

Ehe, I think that might be a little generous! It was pretty bad.

[crusthatecean.livejournal.com]

I kind of doubt it, but who knows.

I'm not exactly the shining star of first impressions, so don't worry about it.

[destinyfruit.livejournal.com]

Hm, well if you don't know who I'm talking about, then he probably hasn't been there. That's probably a good thing when you think about it.

I think you did pretty okay. Or at least we both did pretty poorly.

[crusthatecean.livejournal.com]

Who knows? Everything's just too confusing to say.

[destinyfruit.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you'll get it figured out! I wish I could do something to help.

[crusthatecean.livejournal.com]

Yeah, well...thanks, I guess.

[destinyfruit.livejournal.com]

You don't really have to thank me, I haven't actually done anything... but, ah, you're welcome all the same!