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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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.]

[[She's cheery because it's Uncle Karkat! And when he sits down, she quickly finds her perch again, wiggling on the arm of the couch and waiting for an okay to take his lap.

And Nartac? "Oh my gosh why is he sitting so close?" Backing up, his tail pokes out around the other side of her face, the spring shape causing it to curl up around her face. Which earns another sigh.]]

I did indeed, and those are for you.

Mostly, I wanted to inquire about how you are dealing with Dave. And...well. Something I will ask after that. Possibly.

[Wooh boy, Dave. Such a fun topic there. His face falls, and despite his earlier frown at Guile, he now pats his lap to invite her to sit. One she's there, he gives her an obliging pat on the head. Nartac on the other hand he largely ignores. Such a strange cat.]

[And while not knowing what exactly Rose got, he grabs something and opens it up.]

That whole field's going about as shitty as fucking possible.

He doesn't even hate me platonically.

[[Guile is so pleased. But why do you not look happy, Uncle Karkat? Here, have a tiny Eevee noise as she kind of gently nudges your arm.

The food, predictably, is at least something Karkat seemed to enjoy the last time she brought home dinner. So hopefully he'll enjoy it again this time.]]

He doesn't? [[That's honestly hard for her to believe. While sure, Karkat isn't as hateable as he wants to be sometimes in her opinion, this is also Dave. She'd figure Karkat would be right up his alley of hate. But then, he had just arrived.]]

Well, he has only been here thirteen days or so...

He said he dislikes me, but that's it.

[He ignores the nudging for the most part, instead using his meal as a distraction while he thinks.]

It was easier before, because I hated him then, and it was me who had to develop that kind of hate for him. But now it's like... a repeat of that whole clusterfuck with John, but worse somehow.

Worse because you already know he's capable of hating you.

[[With a sigh, she sits back against the couch.]]

Though that should at least give you more hope than the situation with John had. It's also more hopefully that he dislikes, again. Unlike John.

But I half-feel like giving up, Rose.

[His head lowers, focusing on Guile for lack of something better.]

I mean sure, I want him to hate me and everything, but that's the whole damn problem. How the fuck do I do it? I've been trying to troll him and shit, but he says it just amuses him most of the time. And the rest, he fucking calls me desperate. I don't want to be like that douche Eridan.

[[Guile certainly doesn't mind this, obviously trying to converse with him too!]]

Karkat, you have to remember whom you are dealing with. Simply because Dave Strider calls you desperate certainly doesn't mean you are becoming like Eridan, especially if you let it show that it bothers you. That would simply encourage him to inform you of how 'desperate' you are further.

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