verse three is audio -> video

[allsongs]

[it's a minute or so of a melody hummed, something thoughtful, simple. it persists even when she finds what she wants – that there video function, the telltale thing she knows for sure is her window to everyone else floating around with these things.

far too quiet for her, and quiet only a moment longer before she speaks up:]

I want to understand what it is your name means. Tell me?

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[allsongs]

[smiling a little more.] Hello, troll. These are many words new to me. It is a different world of much, yes?

[musclebeast]

Which world are you referring to?

[allsongs]

Of yours. Mine. This earth. You speak lusus and troll and custodian...I have heard not these before you. It is different.

[musclebeast]

They are extremely common troll terms from my home planet, which is not this planet.

[allsongs]

[a soft note.] Tell me? The home planet.

[musclebeast]

Speak clearly. This is ridiculous. My home planet is called Alternia. [Horse-ish huff.]

[allsongs]

Alternia. [slight pause, considering it.] What is this name meaning? Home?

[musclebeast]

Excuse me? I'm getting rather annoyed at the foolish nature of how you've decided to express yourself. Simply ask me a question in a straight forward manner instead of with this vexing, wrigglerish etiquette that only proves to excite my rage node. Do you want me to define the meaning of Alternia, or the meaning of the word 'home'?

[allsongs]

[her eyes narrow a bit as she listens. hmh. listen to this cranky customer...shame she can't have a face to go with the sound to really know what the fuss is about.

some of those words sound awfully fun, tho. her mouth quirks.]

All of them. Please.

[musclebeast]

You want me to define the word "home"? Are you am imbecile? You are an imbecile. Unless you are just fooling with me. If that's the case I demand you stop.

[allsongs]

Imbecile is a different word as well. There is still very much to learn. I will.

[musclebeast]

Are you currently speaking with your first language?

[allsongs]

No.

[musclebeast]

Okay, then that explains it. Do you still need an explanation of the word "home"?

[allsongs]

[well...] Is home different to a troll...than a human?

[musclebeast]

It's where I initially came from.

[allsongs]

As it is told to me, this is the same. Alternia speaks the same words as human homes?

[musclebeast]

It is one of our languages.

[allsongs]

There are many?

[musclebeast]

There are two.

[allsongs]

[her mouth purses for a moment, thinking.]

Do you know the two?

[musclebeast]

Yes. I prefer to speak Alternian, actually.

[allsongs]

Will you speak it now? I will listen.

[musclebeast]

You will listen but not comprehend. I find that to be pointless.

[allsongs]

There is no understand if there is no listen...yes? I am happy to listen to the words you have.