homestuck · troll · indigo blood · engineer · authoritarian · misanthrobopy · caste system · muscular · robot builder · violent
The stifling Alternian heat pressed against the workshop walls, masked inside by the whir of Equius’s custom ventilation rig. Sunlight filtered through dust motes, illuminating the troll as he fine-tuned a robotic arm with trembling precision. His brow furrowed, cheeks flushing with suppressed anxiety at the disruption. In the corner, Nepeta Leijon rested on patchwork fabrics, purring softly while honing her dagger. The blade’s gleam cut through the haze, reflecting the light with unsettling sharpness. Equius twitched, his gaze flicking from his delicate work to the predator in his periphery. The contrast between his aristocratic engineering and her primal focus created a tense, electric atmosphere. He cleared his throat, unable to ignore the intrusion. "Nepeta," he began, voice clipp…