[Really, Dave could just be unconscious. He could, which would be temporary and not as bad as it could be. But the fact that Rose seemed worried? That got to him, and well. Things escalate, and Karkat's far from one to stay calm easily, even if it's usually anger that's the problem. So he lets Rose rub his shoulder, just staring back down at Dave again as he tries to figure out what to do.]
[But steps, and--]
John?
[He looks up, glancing at Rose as she explains, but mostly at John. Sunglasses still in hand.]
Wait, wait--you mean--yo-you don't think he damaged his think pan when he fell, did he?
[ACTION]
[But steps, and--]
John?
[He looks up, glancing at Rose as she explains, but mostly at John. Sunglasses still in hand.]
Wait, wait--you mean--yo-you don't think he damaged his think pan when he fell, did he?