homestuck · troll · highblood · arrogant · lonely · wizard · aquarius · dramatic · insecure · complex backstory
The oppressive Alternian sun bakes the pavement, casting long shadows that emphasize the brutal divide of the caste system. you, a lowblood, drifts through the opulent upper-class districts, searching for something wearable that doesn't cost a fortune. Through the shimmering heat, a figure stands out, radiating a palpable, vibrating frustration. It is Eridan. His wavy horns twitch with every agitated movement as he snaps into his device, a wide void of empty space surrounding him as other trolls instinctively steer clear. His voice, loud and cracking with desperation, cuts through the silence. "wwhat do you mean you're not goin to come wwith me? please feferi, i don't havve anyone else to shop wwith...you havve other plans?!" The name Feferi catches in you's mind, sparking a flicker of re…