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[One might notice at first that the older troll appears distraught. His eyes are sunken in and the vibrant red of his blood glistens around the yellow of his eyes, creating small viens that extend into the iris. It is a subtle effect that lack of sleep may cause.

There is a moment as he brings a hand up to rub his eyes, following with a pinch at the bridge of his nose before he drops his hand to his side. His mouth opens to speak but is caught in the crossfire with a sharp yawn. A short and curt growl escapes his throat. This was annoying.

Quickly he gains his composure and shakes his head, trying to wake himself from such a drowsy state. Now he can talk at full attention...maybe.]

I wish to address....

[Another pause, muscles tense as he subdues the urge to yawn once more. Calmly he drops back to a relaxing state.]

This tower has grown. I am unaware if any have noticed, though...I am sure. That you have. Since I have found exploring on ones own can prove difficult, especially with new dangers about now.

Would anyone wish to engage...eng..age...in....

[Another yawn escapes him and he nods off for a moment, before the feed cuts off. It must have been an accident maybe an unconscious flick of a finger.]

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If you need someone to come with you exploring, I would be more than honored -- wait, what happened? Signless? Are you all right?

[Equius' first response is to stare at the troll's eyes. They're... red. Bright red. That's not natural, that shade of rust. He knows this must be an alternate version of someone, maybe, but he's not really concerned with figuring it out from Signless' horns. There are other, more pressing matters to attend to.]

I... I don't think you should be going out exploring right now.

Maybe just. Go take a nap?

[Just give him a moment here to regain himself and get back on the feed.]

Everything is alright, young Empress. Just my sleep patterns have gotten away from me as of recent. Do nto concern yourself, I will be fine. If exploring is on the agenda I would be glad to have you as company.

[Now this is a troll he hasn't had the pleasure of meeting yet. It was a younger one, of course. However...a yellow blood with glasses similar to that fo Sollux? This was a tad confusing. Perhaps he was from the same universe as the Jade blooded sea dweller...well something like that.

He offers a smile, that only offers reassurance.]

A nap? It might be a grand idea if it weren't for the task at hand. I will consider sleep when I have assessed the new dangers that tower has granted us. It is unfortunate that sleep has not graciously visited me these past days. I am uncertain when it will visit, but I will be sure to open the door for the Sandtroll when it comes to knock. Do not worry yourself young one.

[Unfortunately, Equius is not very disposed towards the dismissal of healthy sleep patterns. He made that mistake once before, in a particularly nasty fit of paranoia that made him decide that he just wouldn't sleep, and nearly got himself killed. It was bad enough hiding around in floors he already knew well, but the new ones? The dangers up there must be astronomical. Look at this guy, he can't even hold a network post without zoning out, he'd be monster food in a second.]

If you go up there right now, you'll die...

[And that's the way it is.]

[The first non-troll to reply to him is a winged young woman who is trying to remember where she knows this person from. She's met trolls, of course, and been in the body of one - it must be from her memories when she was in the body of the Disciple.

Anyway, there's someone to talk to.]

It looks like you're tired... Are you sure you should be exploring?

How about you get your nap on and some of us motherfuckers not about to keel on over go do the explorin' instead. You can keep tabs and shit.

Do not mistake my yawns and demeanor for weakness. Or claim that it will fault me in explorative activities!

[His voice would have been raised. While it held a stern and strong tone, it was much quieter then what he intended.]

I do not fear death, young one. Again I say...there is no need to concern yourself.

I do not see why there is a persistent need to express worry for my well being. I assure you, I have a weapon and the expertise to take care of my self as well as survival instincts.

I thank you for the concern but it is not necessary.

Even if you have a weapon, if you're tired, you can't use it right. That's why we're worried.

Again I thank you, but I assure you, all is well.

[With that a quick change of topic is necessary.]

Now, mam. I have no seen you before. Might I inquire to what your name is?

V/V. I think I've seen you, though... Do you know the Disciple?

Don't get all snippy at me, motherfucker. I'm looking out for what all's in a brother's best interest, and right not that's not passin' out once we get a couple floors up.

[BUT]

[BUT]

[BUT]

[He still looks horrified, absolutely horrified, and he wants to fight back, he does. But how do you respond to something like that? You should be? You should be afraid? Who says that? Who says that????]

[And then, very quietly:] ...Okay.

I am not being snippy. I only wished to defend myself when you accused me of keeling over. I understand that you keep my interests at heart, but I do not see why. I am right as the rain that falls to head out on such a explorative task.

[That was odd. He senses the distress amongst the other.]

You are not convinced?

[The mere mention of her title causes the troll to move his gaze to the side. Silence over comes him for a brief moment.]

I do. She was my quadrant mate.

I switched bodies with her once. She had a lot of good memories of you.

...

No.

Not in the slightest.

[He smiles at that.]

Perhaps a change of topic then, would be better.

Let's start with your name?

Equius Zahhak?

[Not... sure how the topic moved to that, but he's not going to complain about a bit more conversation if it keeps this troll from going out and killing himself.]

[A bitter sweet smile rises to his lips]

I would see why she would. She wasn't only a very close follower of mine, but she was my mate. Our relationship transcended the bounds of quadrants. She is very dear to my heart.

She's gone from the Tower, isn't she?

[She saw her name on the graves.]

[A short sigh of breath escapes him.]

Yes, it has been sometime now.

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