[For some reason got the feeling that though this had the appearance of a normal conversation, the Dolorosa was still mocking her in some way. The thought brings a bit of annoyance to her think pan but she dismisses it to listen. That's the least she can offer this troll.

Some part of her wondered, idly, what would have happen should the Signless have succeeded in professing the truth of his teachings to others. What sorts of different lives would they live? She smiles for a second, though its not sure why. She also wonders how that angry little brat Karkat would have turned out in a world that didn't condemn his mutant red blood.]

I can imagine they would. Eventually someone will grow tired of living in hierarchy enforced by their Empress.

[Or they'd be culled. There's that option too. Must of the uppity ones were.]

I'm surprised any of you managed to evade authority as long as you did.