animus_network | 001

[ Oh, that sounds like the new girl in her room. ]

Is something the matter?

[Yay for semi-familiar voice]

I can't move properly. I-I mean, I went to the infirmary like they said I should and now the liquid's a different colour and I think something went wrong.

Oh, well I'm not really familiar with the significance in such shades, only that I've observed a fair variety of them. But should you require assistance in venturing beyond your current point, I would happily oblige.

Oh. W-well, I wouldn't want to be a bother...it should wear off soon, right?

It should be no bother in the least, I can certainly divert what route I am heading toward.

Should the collar be the cause, we might inquire on the matter at the infirmary! My Starling is employed there, he may be better acquainted with the situation.

Someone from your world?

[She's a little hesitant because hey, troll and all. But then one of her best friends is a vampire so who's she to judge?]

I guess that would be okay...unless you don't want to.

I would not offer if it were outside of my desires. [ Well, that isn't necessarily true, really, but... ] Hopefully this will present some understanding of the issue.

I know, I just...thanks.

Not to worry, child, this is simply how our purpose is best expressed.

[She'd be tempted to argue the word child if not for who it came from and the fact that said person was offering to help]

Our purpose? What do you mean?

Oh, I beg your pardon, I was referring to myself.

Oh. Sorry, I misunderstood.

It's quite alright, I could have communicated with greater clarity.

It's fine. I'm probably not thinking properly right now anyway.

Which, if anything, should only necessitate a greater care in my selection of verbiage.

Honestly, it's fine.

[Her voice, though still a little pained, takes on a mildly amused tone]

Actually you kind of remind me of someone I know...only not male...or British...but you know, apart from that.

Is this a kind comparison, or should I be worried?

Oh no, don't be worried. I think you'd like Mr Giles...he's really smart and knows a lot about a lot, you know?

Then allow me to thank you for the compliment. Was he your lusus? I'm not entirely certain how these matters operate for humans, but I have heard that it isn't an uncommon configuration among your species for the adults to raise the little ones directly, and without fear of chastisement for it.

Edited 2012-03-12 18:13 (UTC)

Um...I'm not sure what a lusus is? But he's...I guess you could say he's a family friend.

A lusus is a guardian, one who serves in the position of caretaker to a young troll, from wiggler to maturity. At some point in the life of the two, these roles will alternate, so that the lusus becomes a responsibility, one to be themselves cared for, in order to prepare the young one for their role.

Now, to complete this act of exchange, may I inquire on the definition of family, if you don't mind?

Oh, well that kind of sounds like Giles...sorta. Though I don't think we ever got to a point where Buffy was caring for him.

Family...mostly it's who you're related to...by blood, I mean. Like, my sister and I have the same parents and that makes us a family.

[Okay that's not entirely true but it'll do for now]

But sometimes there are people you become close to that you start to see as...I guess a family you choose for yourself. And that's where Giles fits in.

[ "Parent", what is that? ]

By blood? So, you're referring to those who share in your caste?

Um...no? I mean, I guess that's a thing too but I sorta mean, like...genetically?

[She is about the worst person to be explaining this, all things considered, but she's trying to keep it brief because slightly distracted right now]

Well, I've heard some discuss the topic of ancestry, even one little one claim to be my own descendant, which is patently ludicrous, to be quite honest. Is that what you're discussing?

[ Because what even are sibling? ]

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