Trollslum Cafe LXVII: 67 barrels of trolls on the walls!

[Strider]

And now I become the proxy of a Proxy. Thread is getting full, so eh, why not.

Once again, I'm just stepping in because it's late and the thread's getting full.

Welcome the Trollslum Café!
Our Guiding Principle: We are all fans of Homestuck in general, and of the trolls in particular. We like to make fantrolls, and if we like to make fantrolls, we love to roleplay them. And so, once upon a time, this thread was created as a place to bring new, undeveloped trolls so that players could flesh them out while interacting with other characters. The primary purpose of the Café is to provide a vague social setting in which characters can meet, mingle, and talk. It is a good way to get introduced to other characters that you can then troll on trollian/pesterchum, or get involved with in a more specific RP. It can also be a decent place to hang out.
Below are some rules that I would like you to follow when you are posting in the Café. Please read them carefully, whether you are new or old to the Café!
1: Characters and Setting
The Café is located somewhere on Alternia. Where exactly? Who knows, and it doesn't particularly matter. For some reason, it is somehow easily accessible by nearly every troll on the planet. Keep in mind that this place is located on Alternia (the troll homeworld which is populated by the troll young only*, more details on this later on) when you are developing a character for the Café. Aliens, freaks, and mutants will not last long on Alternia*. Undead creatures are also not likely to be treated with compassion by the living trolls. Specifically, no aliens (this means humans), no freaks*, abominations, undead, ghosts, or crazy mutants*. Take into account that the accepted fandom age for being an adult is 10 sweeps or older, based on what is the prevailing headcanon at the moment. That is the age when your troll is either culled for not adding to the incestuous slurry, or if they've met the requirements, are whisked off to join the Fleet.
* <= This little asterik means that there can be exceptions, with probable cause. Don't throw your adult troll in with the excuse that they never got picked up by the fleet. Think it over. Adults were banned from Alternia, as in it's probably completely populated by younger trolls. In this case scenario, exceptions can be made, just as long as you take the time to think over why your character is on Alternia. As for freaks and mutants, they're allowed in the cafe, just as long as they, too, have a legitimate reason why they're not dead yet. Again, take into account that Alternia is a rough place. Mutations are not commonly accepted, and said troll will probably have a problem with other trolls if they're flaunting it around like a new piece of jewelry.
The Cafe is also set outside any sort of Sgrub or S***b continuity. No troll should know about the game, Skaia, the moons, meteors, or humans. Save that for an actual session roleplay. This also means that aspects and characters from what would be from a sGRUB or s**** session are banned.
Notice to newer players!: I highly encourage you to post a profile in the trollslum thread or in the new critique thread before starting your roleplaying experience in the Cafe. Getting some feedback on your character before you start playing them can help you make an even better character and avoid some common pitfalls newer players make!
2: Joining the Café
How do you join? Just post! There are no pre-requisites and no screening (for better or for worse). Just jump in, find someone who isn’t already in a scene, and start a conversation.
3: Posting in the Café
A few guidelines for how to post here:
*It is generally helpful if you clearly indicate which character you are speaking to if you are initiating a conversation. If a name isn't listed, please be as specific as possible.
*You can quote a previous post to enhance the clarity of your response, but please spoiler images, and do not post quote pyramids. You can be infracted for this.
*Indicate OOC conversation by double paranthesis (()), or double brackets [[]] if you prefer, or by some other method that clearly indicates you are speaking OOC.
*Do not post only OOC chatter. Go to the Trollslum GenChat for that.
4: Joining a Conversation
Before you have your character wander up to someone and start chatting, check to see if the other character is already talking, and to whom. Sometimes two characters are having a light chat and you may be able to get away with approaching them. Other times, they may be having a serious discussion and would not appreciate the intrusion. Like real-life, think carefully before you walk up to someone and interrupt them, and if they ignore you or tell you to go away, respect that!
5: Fights
Fights are going to need a list of rules all its own. This may very well be one of the most important sections, so please read it carefully!
1) Avoid fights whenever possible! If there are any other viable options for your character besides “pull out a weapon,” do that instead! Yes, I’m sure you want to show off how “badass” your character is, but ultimately getting in a fight is just going to make you look silly and probably like kind of a jerk. Yes, you may be thinking that “trolls are violent pricks,” but remember that the primary purpose of the Café is to develop your character, and fights are not the best way to do that. This doesn't mean that you can't play a mean, provocative character, just know your limits!
2) If you must engage in a fight, please contact the other player(s) by PM or your preferred chat client to try and work things out before you both start throwing posts at each other. If you have an end result you are working towards, it is less likely that your fight will completely devolve into a “show them up” contest.
3) Follow proper etiquette! What do I mean? If you do end up in a fight, the way you describe your character acting is what may separate you from a God Moder and someone with class. Here are some dos and don’ts:
”I cut your character’s arm off with my sword.” Very bad! If you do something like this, you are inflicting an injury on another character without giving them a chance to respond or avoid. Basically, you’re an asshole.
“I shoot your character in the face.” Bad. It is worded in such a way that it suggests the blow already landed.
“I aim at your character’s face and fire.” Probably the best you can do. It explains your action and gives the other player an opportunity to dodge the attack, or not, as they wish.
4) Don’t get involved in someone else’s fight! Unless your troll is good friends with one of the participants, it doesn’t make sense for them to get involved in someone else’s battle. On the whole, trolls are not very charitable. Group fights are just a mess and a bad idea.
5) Don’t fight at all if you can help it! Yes, this rule warrants repeating. It is entirely possible to play a mean, jackass character without provoking a fight every time you talk to someone. BE THE BIGGER MAN (OR WOMAN)! If it looks like you’re going to start a fight, back off! Contrary to what you might think, you’ll earn more respect from your peers than if you start trying to beat the other character up.
6: Romance
Trolls have quadrants. Romance is gonna happen. Now, it’s not my place to tell you how to live your love (or hate) lives. However, I ask that you all keep things clean. If your characters are going to go beyond snuggling and smooching, take it to PMs, an IRC, or a private chat. I’m trying to run a respectable establishment, here.
Addendum:
Due to events both past and present, I am revising the rules on what should and should not be posted in the Cafe thread regarding romantic matters. Please remember that this Cafe is a public space. Think about what a person might or might not do in public: Hand holding, a light kiss, maybe a brief makeout if the couple is feeling rowdy. Trolls would not go the the Cafe solely for the purpose of making out with their significant other(s). Would you go to a restaurant or other public venue just to start eating face with someone else? If the answer is "yes," you kind of have a problem.
Also note that, according to this log, trolls are a bit shy about their flushed feelings. Yes, it's Nepeta's perspective, but also note that Karkat has been shy about his relationship with Terezi, as well. This is the canon we have to refer to.
So, practically speaking, what does this mean? I'll tell you.
*If you bring a character in solely to grab a booth and make-out, I will tell you to leave. You can do that over Private Messages, Pesterchum, Typewith.me, or anything else.
*If any spontaneous make-outs that do crop up go on for more than a few posts, I will tell you to stop.
*Any kind of fondling, groping, lewd, sexual, or otherwise questionable behavior is expressly forbidden. We don't want to see it. Take it elsewhere. This also includes excessively detailed descriptions of a make-out.
Don't get me wrong. I fully understand that romance is a fun part of RP in general, and trollplay in particular. Yet it is also important to consider the context of where this is happening, and the Cafe thread is also supposed to be for character development. "Oh, but faithful cafe owner! This romantic relationship is development for my character!" you might say. Well, yes. How a relationship grows and develops is very important to development. Sloppy make-outs, however, do not really develop anything. They are just sloppy.
7: Problems
Gotta face facts: Problems are gonna crop up. Maybe it’s another player, maybe a fight broke out and someone is god moding, maybe someone decided that it would be awesome to bring in the rainbow-drinker rainbowblood who’s gonna be the next empress and who is secretly the lover of all the canon trolls. All of them. If you have a problem with someone, contact them. Privately and politely. It is not good to make a scene in public. If you are particularly adverse to conflict, you can contact me and I’ll see what I can do.
Likewise, if I see something I think is a problem, I will PM you and try to straighten things out to everyone’s benefit. Note that I will ask you to withdraw or revise a character if I think they will remain problematic as they are. I want everyone to have fun, but I also believe that the fun of the many outweighs the fun of the few.
8: Rules Change
I reserve the right to change or revise these rules at any time with or without notification. So remember to check back occasionally to refresh yourself!
9: Fun
Have fun!
Or else!
Also, be polite, kids!
FAQ
(Okay, I don't really get many questions, but this seemed like the best label for this section.)
Q: What if I want to roleplay something that isn't allowed in the Cafe?
A: There are several other mediums for roleplaying: Instant messengers, including the fan-made Pesterchum client; typewith.me or sync.in collaborative documents; private messages. In theory, after characters meet in the Cafe, they can continue roleplaying elsewhere.
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The Precursor

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I, I Write Some Poet-ry Some-times. When I-m Not Bus-y With Dut-ies. Which Is U-su-al-ly Nev-er!

She pulls her husktop closer to her defensively.

a troll at the rehearsal told CIRRIN RUNFAR to 'break a leg'
and that musical number must be cursed! all the good singers have already died or fled!

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[The Next Decade]

They just order a cup of water.

[Fexxos Vyront]

You nod a little.
{Well. No need to get defensive. I'm just curious. You see, I occasionally study literature in general. Mostly obscure epic poems.}
You offer her your hand, which you are prepared to have shaken, slapped, or glared at.
{Skehth Cubias.}

[DeoDrew]

You double facepalm.
Cirrin'
CIRRIN'
It is an EXPRESSION' It means GOOD LUCK' Saying good luck on a stage is bad luck'
You sigh. He is just staring at your legs.
You take out a blanket and drape it over your legs.

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She raises another forced salute in return to the offered handshake.
Cy-phi-a Cain-aa. And My In-ter-est Is More...Well...
She looks at her husktop and clears her throat.

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Alt-er-ni-a, Alt-er-ni-a
Can You See How She Lives
Life With Con-quest Vict-or-y And Pride
Lives For Her We Proud-ly Give

Tell Me Sure, What Oth-er Place
Would Give Such Chance For Life
Life To Be Liv-ed To Its' True
Even Through Its' Great Strife

Alt-er-ni-a, Alt-er-ni-a
Can You See How She Takes
Stand Up And Strong And Proud For Her
And Make Sure Our Alt-er-ni-a Lives

[EnigmaticD]

You wake up, frightened after A) spending a day around your fellow trolls, who might murder and/or rob you in your sleep and B) sleeping outside of your recuperacoon and seeing visions of death. On the bright side, the shakes have passed. You order some grubloaf, one vial of sopor, and something other than water.

Do you have any TAB back there by any chance

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but that it does? wow the stage is full of all these traditional beliefs CIRRIN RUNFAR didnt know about
CIRRIN RUNFAR guesses they know best
CIRRIN RUNFAR was sure that guy was threatening CIRRIN RUNFAR though the way he sneered and quietly chuckled as if laughing at a joke only he got...

[Fexxos Vyront]

You applaud softly.
{Very impressive. I haven't read a half-decent Patriotic poem in over a sweep. It's quite the shame, really.}
You clear your throat and recite from memory a few lines of the Epitaph.

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{"Shunning the field broken by Wave.}
{"The shadowed girl whispers,}
{""Surely, I will return."}
{"Alas, the truth unbeknownst.}
{"Awaiting her at journey's end;}
{"Eternal mourning for her land."}

[DeoDrew]

You pause for a moment.
..you just kinda...lean up and try to smack him.
Cirrin you are an absolute imbecile' Super Deadpan.
Do you think maybe' MAYBE' said it' oh i don,t know' SARCASTICALLY? because he thought you were not as good as him? Maybe ' but OH' what do \I\ know? You are clearly glaring up at him. In the "Wow seriously" way.

[mr_19]

Lets see what everyone is up to in the thread cafe and pay it a visit.

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What Is That One? It Sounds Slight-ly, Doomed?




CIRRIN RUNFAR gets smacked by Legurn and jumps back a few paces

CIRRIN RUNFAR isnt stupid
and what exactly do you know?

[Skvira]

Still here. Being a bit sad

[Fexxos Vyront]

{It's a small excerpt from a poem centering around a small cult of eight very powerful psychopaths attempting to destroy the world and the two kingdoms that stood up to them and defeated them.}
You smirk a little bit.
{Supposedly based on actual history. It's very definitely worth the read if you ever have the time.}
Nevermind the fact that your ancestor is part of said poem.

[The Next Decade]

Still sitting and drinking their water. And, also, looking at their violin.

[DeoDrew]

You wheel back a bit.
I know the stage' And i know any self-respecting actor would NEVER hurt a character unless they were a threat to their role' and'''you implied you were not a ,,good actor,, as you have no died or fled yet?
You wish you had tea right now.

[EnigmaticD]

Currently drinking and eating, and also, trying not to freak out.

[mr_19]

Someone else in a hat looking down?
Why he must be met with merriment.
[|:| Why you look all sorts of the down. Mind confining in my your troubles?

[Skvira]

"Black crush got wth someone else"

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She bolts to her feet.
Of Course! I-ve Al-ways Talk-ed A-bout The A-poc-a-lyp-tic Threats To Alt-er-ni-a!

She slowly sits down.
I Am A Slight A-poc-al-ypse Buff. But I Am Sup-pos-ed To Be "Re-lax-ing" And For-get-ting A-bout Such Things Right Now.

[mr_19]

[|:| Ooo. How dreadful. Always the worst quadrant to get rejection in. Here...may I aid you in your..heheh..troubles?

[Blank]

technically this involves just singing and dancing
He sounds defensive, as he's not particularly good at of them either.

CIRRIN RUNFAR doesnt quite get what you mean though
you think this guy might want CIRRIN RUNFAR out of the way?

[DeoDrew]

You think for a moment.
Well'''with your fancy footwork''''maybe' don,t stress about it though'
So sympathetic.

[Fexxos Vyront]

{Well, then, when you have the chance, look up the Epitaph of Twilight.} ((If you actually want to read it, it sadly only exists in small fragments. :O))
{Also, I'm going to guess from that slight outburst you're an authority figure, used to a stiff regimen of training, commanding, and fighting, lightly sprinkled with rest and healthy meals only when and where necessary.}
{Casual observations, don't mind them.}

[Skvira]

"How?"