Equinep

Equinep, also known as Meowrails, is the het ship between Equius Zahhak and Nepeta Leijon from the Homestuck fandom.

Canon
Nepeta and Equius are canonically in a moiraillegiance, a form of troll romance. Nepeta considers herself Equius' pacifier and likes to calm him down. They are the first example of a moiraillegiance seen in the comic. Nepeta often takes a more playful stand to their interactions and does not take Equius very seriously, while he attempts to be stoic and controlling, resulting in them quarreling. Nepeta insists on consulting Equius before joining the red team; Nepeta's procrastination in doing so leads one to believe she was well aware that Equius would refuse and insist on her joining the blue team. Regardless of their 'fighting' it is clear that they have a deep understanding of each other and that they care for each other quite a lot. It is hinted that Equius actually kept her from joining the Flarp session, which caused several players severe injuries. When they meet on LOLCAT, Nepeta tackle-hugs Equius almost immediately upon seeing him. In [S Equius: Seek the highb100d ], Equius attempts an entire conversation with Nepeta in roleplay form, and they have the most poignant and heartfelt feelings jam in paradox space history; although Equius does not fully understand the concept, he is willing to indulge Nepeta's interests. After this, Nepeta gives him her hat to wear.

Fanon
Meowrails is an almost universally accepted ship among the Homestuck fandom. Due to their relationship being the iconic moirallegiance and perhaps the single most straightforward and uncomplicated troll relationship among the entire group, they are often shipped as a friendship rather than a het ship. In most human AUs, Equius is portrayed as Nepeta's best friend.

Fandom

 * FAN FICTION

Trivia

 * Nepeta and Equius' typing quirks represent their relationship: Nepeta's ":33 <" and Equius' "-->" come together to form "<>", the symbol for moiraillegiance.
 * Nepeta and Equius' being in a moirallegiance may be based on the good friendship compatibility between the Leo and Sagittarius astrological signs.