tentacletrainer | Chapter 21; Action for Karkat

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Chapter 21; Action for Karkat

[[Really, she was glad Karkat had asked to go back to their room. Not just because it would give them a more comfortable place to talk where no trouble-causing ears could hear, but because she could give Soul the go-ahead to take care of Eridan as needed, which she did on the way to the hotel room.

Rose held the door open for Karkat, and closed it behind him once he was in. Letting him do as he pleased, sit where he wanted, she sets her things down and gives the excited Guile, the content Loke and the 'oh my gosh I am so glad you are home why did you leave again never leave again mommy ;A;' Nartac pets to their heads.

Returning all but the Glameow to their Pokeballs, she picks the purple cat-Pokemon up, letting it cocoon into her hair as he usually does. Guile might be let back out later, since the little Eevee seemed fairly talented in giving Karkat cuddles, but for now she had a feeling that wouldn't be the best of ideas.

She's doing what she can to both give Karkat time to settle, and to properly sort out the questions she had to ask.]]

Whenever you're ready, Karkat.

((OOC: Backdated to 4/4, just after 7pm))

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[[At the mention of the post, she pulls out her 'gear from her pocket, obviously to seek this out. And when she does find it and read it, she tenses and clenches a fist into her skirt, slipping the device back away.]]

I have now. The first thing I am going to say is that I don't blame you for feeling that way. I do not know Feferi, and do not know Kanaya well yet, but I find myself fairly angered by such an insensitive post.

As well as I am sure many of your other friends do too. I'm fairly certain anyone with half a heart would. [[And hell, Larxene doesn't have a heart, Karkat, and she did too!]]

However, as much as I hate him...well. You obviously know you shouldn't have done what you did. Or at least not taken it quite as far.

And Sollux. Eridan didn't mention him there, but he did... something to him. Kanaya said he killed him, but fuck if I know why that asshole left him out. Kanaya's my good friend, Sollux is my best friend, and Feferi was Sollux's matesprit.

[He leaves off Eridan's own relation to Feferi, since going into that would just get him too worked up. He crosses his arms as he considers the rest, finding it hard to formulate a response.]

I just...

How could do that? How the fuck could he seriously think he had the right to post that? I don't care if he was trying to troll people or what; he was just fucking asking for someone to beat his damn face in.

I just can't stand it. That he can get away with shit to this extent, that he--that he even did this fucking much in the first place!

[[And Sollux?]]

I wish I could properly explain it to you, in a way that would help. Though even knowing the reason behind such actions I doubt would assist you any.

[[Leaning back, mindful of the Glameow as he re-situates to just stare at Karkat through her hair from her shoulders, she sighs and crosses her arms.]]

As detestable as it is...his actions make sense. In relation to himself, mind you. Being the one to kill them, and with evidence of their living thanks to Kanaya appearing in Johto after being dead, he likely feels justified. He obviously had a reason to kill them - whether or not we would think it's right is a different story. What matters is that in his mind, he had every right to do that - and therefore it is likely within his logic that nobody has a right to criticize him for it. Possibly not even have a right to be angry with him. Making it easy to tell people to "get over it".

If I knew more on his relationship with any of them, or perhaps more about him in general, I could likely make a more solid diagnosis. But that is my best guess at this point.

So you're saying his warped, fucked up excuse for a mind thinks he did no wrong? That sure fucking makes me feel better! And just because Kanaya's fucking alive here means jack shit! Aradia was a goddamn ghost-slash-frogsprite possessing a robot before she came here and revived! And Kanaya's--she--something in the Veil happened that I'm not sure I'm allowed to say, but she won't even fucking explain to me how that happened.

But you want to know their relationships? Feferi used to be Eridan's moirail but dumped his sorry ass because he was too much to deal with, when Eridan wanted to be her matesprit. So he got jealous of Sollux and basically wanted to be his kismesis, or he did in the Veil before whatever fucking bullshit reason here made them moirails. And Kanaya was supposed to be his friend. But he still fucking killed them, and exploded the matriorb on top of that, which was the only hope we fucking had of continuing the species. So even if I'm human here, if I ever go back to the Veil, trolls are fucking bound for extinction because of him.

I realize Kanaya being alive here doesn't mean anything. I am not saying it did. I am simply saying he is using it as justification.

[[Being dumped, there's reason number one.]]

Wanted to be? I take it Sollux was less than willing, then? Or were you simply not there long enough to learn the outcome of that relationship possibility?

As for Kanaya and the matriorb... [[Why was she psychoanalyzing Eridan to the person who wanted him dead?]]

If my assumptions are correct, he likely didn't take any personal relationships into the matter with her at the point of killing her. That's if they are correct.

What was his relation with the other trolls? Along with trying to sort this out, I would now like to know how he fairs with them for the travel ahead...

Travel? You seriously fucking worrying about travel now?

He's going with Soul's group, end of fucking story, so stop fucking talking about that because it's as far from the fucking point of shit now as you can get.

But yes, Sollux was unwilling, and I almost ended up their goddamn auspistice here earlier. And he fucking hit on everyone, alright? Now will you just shut the fuck up about his relationships with whoever? Because I'm pissed off and you're supposed to be helping me, not psychoanalyzing that fucking tool!

Edited 2011-04-08 12:41 (UTC)

Karkat, have you perhaps considered that me understanding his situation might help me help you? At this point, aside from the fact you shouldn't be killing, or attempting to kill even within a rage, anyone, I am really having a hard time sympathizing enough with him to tell you what you did was wrong.

Which, it is. Attacking him is one thing. Punches, kicks, what have you - while not exactly the right thing to do, they're nothing beyond what two teenagers fighting will do. And certainly nothing beyond two trolls, correct? And most definitely nothing I would complain about him receiving, though really I wouldn't mind laying into him myself instead.

Strangling him, however, is another story.

[[Sighing, she frowns.]]

And yes, travel. Yet another point I am trying to assist you with, because now the fact he must travel with us at all will likely weigh on you.

I know that! You think I didn't fucking realize it after the fact? When he fucking told Soul? I know, damnit. I just--

[He looks down, teeth clenching as his shoulders start to shake.]

And for the last fucking time, we'll discuss the travel plans later.

...alright. Later.

And you just couldn't help yourself. I know.

[[They were going in circles. Perhaps she was approaching this wrong.]]

Since you are aware that it is wrong, do you think there is anyway you could convince yourself to stop before it comes to that? If you could avoid attacking him at all, that would likely be most ideal at this point. Perhaps having an idea of what to do in case it happens again would help you follow through with it.

[Circles indeed. And it's frustrating, trying to think and sort it out. Half of him just wants to up and leave, take a walk, do something just to get alone. But Rose is his moirail still, and he knows he has to let her do her job to some extent, or else there's no meaning to it.]

I'm not going to now that it's hit me, okay? I told Soul before to keep Eridan away from me, and after this, I doubt he'll take it likely. And I doubt Eridan will even approach me anyway.

Having a plan in mind wouldn't hurt. After all, you really can't depend on Eridan not to do something such as that at this point. As much of a coward as he can be, he can also be equally as stupid.

And while Soul and you are both very capable, that still leaves you relying on Soul if you happen to snap again.

Which, again, I'd like to bring up Eridan's stupidity here.

[He casts about, trying to come up with something, but with no luck.]

I don't know! What am I supposed to do? You know I'm absolute shit at controlling my temper.

[[...true enough. Though that does bring a different idea to her at least.]]

That is something we should work on. And in light of that, perhaps you could call me first?

That I could probably do. I'm at least making myself stay here and talk to you right now even though I feel totally shitty, so it's not like I don't get that I should listen to you.

Then do that. Because it certainly isn't as though I would ignore you.

I will. ... I don't want to be like him.

[He shudders a little; he's honestly feeling pretty disgusted with himself.]

[Now, however, he stands up and heads for the bathroom.]

I'm going to wash my hands and my face.

I don't want you to either, and alright. I'll be here.

[[It's at this point she decides it would be a good time to let Guile back out, who is obviously quite pleased by this. Oh, but where did Uncle Karkat go? She will just wait on the arm of the couch for him!]]

[Karkat returns some minutes later, hands and face now clean of blood. He's still a bit sore, but bruises tend to do that. Complaining about it would just be in bad taste now.]

[He hesitates outside the door, not looking at her - nor at Guile.]

Is there anything else you want me to talk about?

I've a few things I'm curious about, but I've a feeling now would not be the time. So no, I don't believe so.

Then ask me later, because right now I'm going to take a walk. I'll be back... I don't know, later.

[He goes to grab his bag and Pokéballs. It's not that he plans on training, but if he ends up on a route, he may as well have them with him.]

...Alright. Be careful, of course.

And...try not to beat yourself up too badly over this. Try.

[Karkat looks back at her then, gaze lingering a moment, but he doesn't say anything. His head's too much of a mess for him to say he won't. Turning, he heads on out the door.]

[It's an hour or so later when he returns. He's a bit damp with the weather the way it's been, but he must have had an umbrella stored away in his bag (which is now stored back up) given he isn't soaked. Emotionally, he doesn't look his best, but he's better off than the mess he was earlier.]

... I'm back.

[[She hadn't expected him to be home so soon, but wasn't unprepared either. She had apparently ordered out while he was gone, and there was food on the table yet unopened.

Guile launched herself from her perch on the couch, quickly occupying the space around Karkat's feet with excited 'welcome home!'s. Nartac launched himself the other way, clawing his way back onto Rose's shoulder and into his sanctuary of blond hair.

And all she did was sigh and smile.]]

I should have sent you out with a raincoat as well. Welcome back.

[Karkat can brood like a motherfucker when he wants to, but brooding out in the rain in the evening is a bit unpleasant. This his return now. He frowns down a little at Guile's enthusiastic welcome. So cheery. Why so cheery?]

It wasn't that bad compared to earlier this week. Just let me get a towel or something; it's not like I'm dripping everywhere.

[He does, however, slip his shoes off, since those fared worse. To the bathroom next, and soon enough he's back, looking a bit drier.]

So, you said you had other shit you were curious about.

[More of a statement than a question. He goes to sit on the couch then, peering at the unopened food containers meanwhile.]

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