... I know how it sounds, Newt. [ she, on the other hand, sounds tired. ] It is tough to explain the many cultural differences between trolls and humans, but we view death very differently than humans do.

Anyway, yes, I was aware Laura wanted to die. I ... [ a beat. and then, very dryly: ] Frankly, I should have assumed from the start she was enough of a bitch to try killing herself to take Nino down with her! As much as I will miss her, this was probably for the best.

[ Vriska will glance at him, but then she ends up kind of ... not looking away. After a long moment, she will sigh through her nose. ]

... I'm going to fix this, Newt. All of this. i don't know how yet, but I will.