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[sufferrogate]

[ Video ♍ Filtered From The Grand Highblood ]

[ When the SFC turns on, whoever watching will be graced with the image of the Dolorosa; while she is appearing composed as always, she appears more serious than normal. She takes a slow breath, trying to determine the proper way to go about this. She must keep herself composed and level, as she is

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[sufferrogate]

The Grand Highblood is a long-lived and vicious Troll. He is the greatest and most terrifying of the Subbjuggulators.

And he, not the Executor, is the one at fault for the fate of your ancestor.

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[sufferrogate]

Though he is one that fired the arrow that slew the Sign--the Sufferer, he was merely doing what was ordered of him and as much as the Expatriate would disagree, I doubt him capable of thinking of or carrying out the torture that befell that child.

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[witchofthedorm]

[Kim had seen the Grand Highblood's post but didn't respond to it. She's not stupid enough to go running to danger twice.]

I can heal anyone that needs it. [It's a small offer but it's all she can do.] I'll spread the message too.

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[sufferrogate]

Thank you, little one. I am afraid, however, that it is rare to be merely wounded by the Grand Highblood.

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[witchofthedorm]

If they're on the brink I can bring them back, but once they're dead I'm afraid I can't do much. There's only so much my magic can do.

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[sufferrogate]

I appreciate your offer of assistance in these matters, child, especially considering these are Troll issues. I will do my best to offer whatever assistance I can provide to you and others, as well.

[hexywitch]

...whose ancestor is it this time? Purple jester...that's got to be Gamzee, then?

[She doesn't know a lot about troll culture, only what she's gleaned from these six-sweep-olds, but she knows what Gamzee is capable of, at least, and an adult version of that, cruel, vicious...she shudders.]

Is there something we can do? To pacify him or...I don't know. What do we do?

[sufferrogate]

To pacify a Grand Highblood is something I fear would be difficult to do, save for giving him the bloodshed that entertains him so. His caste is bred and raised for the express purpose of instilling fear within the entirety of society and to annihilate those who stay outside the standards of the society.

It would be best for all to avoid him for now.

[hexywitch]

That slime, though...it pacifies Gamzee. I could make a potion or at least try.

Avoiding isn't a permanent solution, do you have any ideas for the long run?

[sufferrogate]

We are attempting to formulate a plan to have the Grand Highblood ingest sopor slime to pacify him, but due to his much more...extreme girth, it would take a considerable amount to have the same effect on him as it has on little Gamzee.

[ 'Little' despite being enormous by human 13-year-old standards. ]

Pacifying him is the only option available for a long-term solution.

[witchbuster]

Is that who that guy is? He's weird, but actions can be deceiving I guess. What's his role on Alternia?

[sufferrogate]

The Highbloods are the ruling class of the landdwelling Trolls. They exist to enforce what they and Her Imperious Condescension hold to be societal norms, specifically the blood-based caste system. They do this by killing indiscriminately and using their unique power known as chucklevoodoo to plague the minds of others with tremendous fear.

The Grand Highblood stands above all others in these regards. He is a walking judge, jury, and executioner. He is also the authority responsible for my banishment and the death of--

[ This is how humans would describe their relationship, right? It seems best and easiest to her to describe them in this way. ]

--my child.

[witchbuster]

[Oh.

Hell.

No.

Why does Soul still have to be out, it sounds like someone needs a witchhunter to the face.]

I see. And I guess...since the text color's the same, he's related to Gamzee right? What else can you tell me about these adult trolls?

[sufferrogate]

That is correct; he is most likely Gamzee Makara's ancestor. However, there is little I can tell you about them that I have not already mentioned. They are very secretive in their religion and practices.

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[foodchewing]

Trolls? Aren't you guys only supposed to be under bridges?

[So classy, Kyouko.]

Now that you went through all this trouble, I'm kinda curious who this Grand Highblood is.

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[sufferrogate]

Child, no! That is indeed the exact opposite of what I have said and wished for.

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[foodchewing]

So? Didn't ya stop to think for a minute that by warning us, there'd be some people interested by it?

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[sufferrogate]

This is a thing intended to disinterest individuals. Garnering interest is entirely not what should be happening.