Shut up, shut up, are you trying to get us both killed?! [ karkat's voice is suddenly frantic, and he almost moves to try and cover eridan's mouth, but he beats him to it. ] Unless you're not telling me something and you have a sound proofed supply closet for some unfathomable reason keep your piss slurping noise flap shut, for the love of god! [ he says. loudly.

it occurs to him that this might be a good time to utilize his powers, but he doesn't think he's capable of calming himself down right now. he is freaking the fuck out here. for more reasons than one. ]

It's been sweeps since then you moron, Gamzee and I haven't been at the swamp in fuck knows how long. The government stormed us. They caught Khisanth. It wasn't safe there anymore. Not that anywhere is actually safe, but it was especially not safe. And contrary to your egotistical delusions, I had no idea this was your shitty little cafe. I didn't know you were here. I didn't know you were even alive. And as for why I'm here, it was to dine and dash. How could that not be clear?