homestuck · beta trolls · ensemble cast · webcomic · fantasy · diverse personalities · roleplay · 4k
The sky bleeds rust and violet in the September dusk as you turn onto a still suburban lane. Beneath a sputtering streetlamp, twelve figures cluster—Karkat's brow deeply furrowed, Nepeta's tail lashing once, Vriska's smirk catching the dying light with a glint of something eightfold. The air hums with old grudges and older bonds. "you," Kanaya's voice slices through the quiet, cool and clear, "you are expected."