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[alternia_strength]

[There were things in this world that were not meant to be spoken. Words that came from one's lips were such an amateurish way of presenting important statements, and they lacked the eternity that came with properly typed words.

Equius had given this considerable thought since he had come here, considerabler thought in the last two days. He was now quite certain of something, and he wished it to be explicitly, exquisitely, undebatably clear to all present.]

D --> I have given a matter of e%treme and poignant importance considerable thought and have come to a conclusion of the utmost severity
D --> I am e%ceptionally certain that the most e%treme of responses is irrevocably and undeniably justified
D --> It may be scandalous
D --> Neigh, it borders upon the e%cruciatingly and e%quisitely blasphemous
D --> However it is beyond contravention and doubt
D --> If I ever set my eyes upon the Bard the streets of Asgard will flow purple with his noble bl00d until not a drop is left to paint the canvas of these cobblestones with

D --> Where is that blasted towel
D --> I will have to draw another

[Someone found out something from Nepeta yesterday, and he's not happy.]

Comments

[getinthechariot]

That doesn't sound like a bad relationship in the slightest.
It is good for someone like that to be here for you.
Is it not?

[alternia_strength]

D --> It is not a bad sort of romance, no
D --> It is considered e%pected that we seek one

[getinthechariot]

You classify it as a romance?

[alternia_strength]

D --> It is one
D --> If you wish an e%planation however
D --> Speak with Nepeta
D --> She is better suited to e%plain its niceties and would appreciate the opportunity

[getinthechariot]

I believe we would consider that kind of relationship 'platonic' rather than 'romantic'

[alternia_strength]

D --> Yes
D --> It is what is considered one of the two platonic romantic relationships of our society

[Rider, you don't want Equius explaining this to you. You really don't.]

[getinthechariot]

You have platonic romances.
That's fascinating!
What is the other?

[Eh, it's not like Rider's specialty isn't pulling shit out of his ass, either]

[alternia_strength]

D --> The Ashen quadrant is meant to avoid rampant disloyalty among kismesis
D --> I do not know that your culture has anything remotely like it
D --> I am unsure how even to e%plain it

[getinthechariot]

So you have a relationship devoted to preserving the sanctity of your relationships?
In other words, to prevent unfaithfulness?
But what happens when you have more than one wife?

[alternia_strength]

D --> The Ashen Quadrant serves to avoid that, though that it is not its full purpose
D --> Frankly I have little e%perience with it
D --> However I know this
D --> Multiple kismesis would be a terrible thing

[getinthechariot]

They would fight out of jealousy?
Some of my men had the same protestations against marrying multiple women!
Mine were always well-behaved, though!

[Until he died, at least]

[alternia_strength]

D --> They would fight until their competition for a rival's attention was dead
D --> They might kill their kismesis for their temerity
D --> Likely anything that st00d in their way as well
D --> The level of destru%ion is considered unproductive to a society's survival

[getinthechariot]

Goodness!
That certainly does sound destructive.
I suppose these go-betweens are keeping your entire society stable.
Otherwise, it sounds like it would turn into chaos.

[alternia_strength]

D --> That is the running consensus yes
D --> They help make sure black feelings do not run rampant
D --> Unsurprising though
D --> Given our violent natures

[getinthechariot]

Are you sure it's 'violent' or is it 'passionate'?
It doesn't sound much different from how humans can get, honestly.
We've been known to start wars over the women we love.

[alternia_strength]

D --> It is both
D --> Passion without violence is just debauched
D --> How can they truly hate someone if there is no bl00dlust

[getinthechariot]

You are definitely an interesting people.
Are there more of you here, besides you and your best friend?

[alternia_strength]

D --> A few
D --> Most are lowbl00ded but Karkat Vantas or the sea dweller Eridan should be able to e%plain some more

[getinthechariot]

I have never met them.
But I shall be sure to ask them, should I see them!

[alternia_strength]

D --> Eridan is usually easier to find
D --> And louder
D --> Which truly says something, as Karkat is always shouting

[getinthechariot]

Your friends sound quite colorful!

[alternia_strength]

D --> Yes
D --> That is certainly one way to say it