Yeah, I guess that's how it is for most humans, huh? A benevolent guardian or pair of guardians who look after you and don't require anything in return. That is still so weird to me.

[ A breath. ]

That is not what it's like for trolls. I mean, I guess some of them luck out and get these really cool or really benign guardians that are just fun and great to be around all the time! Haha. Man. I used to be so bitter about that. I was not so fortunate! Haha.

[ Vriska starts to run her hands through her hair before she seems to realize it is hopelessly ratty and just. Pulls her hands back into her lap and leaves it alone. ]

My guardian was a monster. Literally. She was a huge fucking spider.