First Sermon [Text]

[iron_infidel]

[Upon his arrival there had been no access to such a network and now that The Signless had found such a device. Now he would be sure to use it to his advantage. He had been informed that their were others here that were of his species. There was even another 'him.' Using his instinct he goes to the network, to introduce himself, and let others know of his presence. Hopefully there would be no repercussions.]

[Network Post]

I give a humble welcome to those who are residents in this tower. I have come to this network to ask a favor.
To start out, I do wish to apologize if I am disturbing any of you.
I am speaking to all of you, but I wish to inquire about the location of those of my species.
That species being, Troll. It is that I am and all I ever have been.
I wish to find who I can and gain information about our location and the different universes that we have come from.
I have already found a considerable amount of information about this neighborhood, consumed the required nutrition and made a few friends.
Unfortunately I have not made contact with any of my roommates and have been informed that they do reside there. I believe my room number is 01-14.
It is not required to meet you, for this I am certain of, but I would like to know the residents I will grow accustomed to seeing daily.

Recently I have seen a increasing amount of disarray and new arrival confusion on the network.
If I may, I am willing to offer assistance to anyone in need.
Given the situation we are all currently in, there is no gain in a solo effort, if we are to leave this place and find a new life for ourselves.
This why I am willing to offer my help.
Do not be shy and I do thank the tower for their time.

Comments

[pushedaround]

[ He's kinda tired, but he figured a conversation wouldn't hurt. Plus, that color was enough to capture his attention. ]

hI,
i'M NOT ENTIRELY SURE I CAN HELP OUT WITH THE INFORMATION YOU SEEK, bUT, i CAN GIVE IT A SHOT,

[iron_infidel]

Can you? Well what is it that you can offer?

[pushedaround]

wELL,
i'VE BEEN IN THE TOWER FOR A WHILE, aND, wE KINDA HAD THIS COMPETITION GOING ON,
aND, wELL, iT'S NOT REALLY A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE, sO, i THINK YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS PLACE, iS NOT REALLY SAFE,
aND THAT YOU NEED TO BE, cAREFUL, aROUND HERE,
,,

[iron_infidel]

I had suspected something like that. I was informed primarily upon my arrival by my lusus that this place is not kind.
Alternia would be grubsauce in comparison I'm assuming.
It was a poor metaphor, but those aren't truly my thing.

[pushedaround]

oH, oKAY,
i'M SORRY,
i DON'T MEAN TO BE RUDE, bUT, wHO ARE YOU?

[iron_infidel]

I am called The Signless.

[pushedaround]

hI,
i'M TAVROS,
nICE TO MEET YOU, i GUESS,
}:)

[iron_infidel]

It is a pleasure.
If I may inquire, I am right in my assumption that you are a troll as well?

[pushedaround]

,,
yES,

[iron_infidel]

Thank you.
That of a orange blood. Not that it really matters to me what color you are.
I'm just noticing a pattern with the younger trolls, that you enjoy typing in that of your blood color.
Good to see some traditions will never die.

[pushedaround]

[ Woah. Talking about the blood color is a little unsettling, even when he's not really- saying anything bad? In fact, Tavros is a little confused about the whole 'acceptance' thing. ]

,,,,,,,
i DON'T LIKE, tALKING ABOUT SUCH THINGS,
bUT,
iT'S KINDA REFRESHING, tO HEAR SUCH POSITIVE WORDS, i GUESS,
iT, UMM,,
,,,

[ He's kinda stuck re-reading 'not that it really matters to me what color you are'. Over and over again. ]

[iron_infidel]

Is it not common to hear such words? That is unfortunate.
I do apologize for bringing up a topic that you do not wish to discuss.
(:B

[pushedaround]

uH,
aRE YOU REALLY, sERIOUS ABOUT IT?
sORRY,
i, jUST, fELT LIKE MAKING SURE,,

[iron_infidel]

I am.
Blood color does not matter. A troll is a troll we are all equal.

[pushedaround]

nOT EVERYONE FEELS THAT WAY,,

[iron_infidel]

I am aware of this unfortunate fact and I am sorry if the ways of our culture have hindered your growth.
It is unbecoming to think that way, but it how the high bloods have come to control the world we live in.

[pushedaround]

yOU DON'T NEED TO APOLOGIZE,
iT'S HOW THINGS ARE, bUT TO BE FAIR, i DON'T THINK IT'S A HUGE PROBLEM,
tO ME, aNYWAY,
sOME OF MY GOOD FRIENDS ARE HIGH BLOODS,,

[iron_infidel]

Then there is hope.
Even if friendship has broken the invisible bounds that she has placed on our culture.
It is the start of a bright future.
I hope to see a world where trolls work together and live in harmony regardless of the color that classifies them.

[pushedaround]

[ Oh gosh, he's smiling right now. ]

i WISH, fOR THAT, tOO,
wE'RE JUST TRYING TO LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER,
iT'S NOT EASY, bUT I'M SURE WE CAN HANDLE IT,
}:)

aLSO, tHANK YOU,
fOR SAYING ALL OF THOSE THINGS,

[iron_infidel]

It will be something to strive for, but it is a goal that can only become a reality when all parties can work together.
(:B
Thank you for listening.... What is your name once more, I do not think I caught it.

[pushedaround]

uH, hOLD ON,

[ He switched to video this time, deciding that it was safe enough to do a proper introduction now. He smiled and waved to the screen. ]

Tavros Nitram.

[Video]

[iron_infidel]

[At such a gesture he to decides that a proper greeting is the way to go. So, he switches to video as well and greets the other troll with a light smile.]

As expected you are a young troll like the others I have met. It is a pleasure to meet you Tavros Nitram.

[Video]

[pushedaround]

[ There is no response from his side other than intense staring. He tilts his head, somewhat squinting at the screen as if staring from a different angle will change anything. It takes Tavros a few awkward seconds before he realized that he's being awfully rude, and he should probably say something. ]

Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't mean ... to be rude or anything. You just, uh, look like someone I know.

[Video]

[iron_infidel]

[This comes of interest to him. He looked familiar to him and it seemed odd for that to be even possible...unless.]

I remind you of someone you know? Do you mind telling me who?

[Video]

[pushedaround]

His name is Karkat. You two have the same set of horns and features. [ A considering pause followed. ] Actually, you look like an older version of Karkat!

[ Which is not very shocking considering the different-universe thing going on in the tower, so this guy could actually be an older!Karkat. A nice older!Karkat. ]