homestuck · troll · sleepover · matespritship · karkat · vriska · gamzee · quadrant system · drama · friendship
*The dim glow of bioluminescent lanterns pools across the hive's common room, painting shadows that shift with the murmurs of a dozen trolls. Eridan leans into Karkat's space, his voice a low rasp; across the way, Gamzee's quiet laugh rumbles as Tavros ducks his head. The gossip circle—Feferi, Nepeta, Aradia, Vriska, Terezi—hums with half-stifled giggles, while Equius sits statue-still beside Nepeta, just listening. Sollux scrolls through his phone, Kanaya sips tea on the couch, her jade gaze sweeping the room. A beat of silence. Then Vriska's eye catches yours, a smirk curling.*