[He pauses when he hand touches his arm, an eyebrow raising expectantly before he notices the voice in his head. He almost kicks himself for nearly forgetting that she had that power. Ever since Tavros had disappeared, telepaths had stayed far away from him and his dual-minded tendencies. The bird was never particularly strong, unless you were sensitive to animals.
Nobody ever wanted to take the chance. He scoffs a little and shrugs.]
They ain't that bad.
[It was the understatement of the century, but false optimism was how he made things better for people who couldn't handle the fact that, yes, things were very bad, especially for people like them. He turns back around and continues walking, hands stuffed in his pockets.
He pauses by the door to consider. Its hard to see expressions, hidden behind his aviators, but there's a slight furrow to his brow. Days ago, he had rescued Karkat from being arrested and taken away for execution no doubt -- for merely trying to make due with the shitty laws and state of living. For being an import.
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Nobody ever wanted to take the chance. He scoffs a little and shrugs.]
They ain't that bad.
[It was the understatement of the century, but false optimism was how he made things better for people who couldn't handle the fact that, yes, things were very bad, especially for people like them. He turns back around and continues walking, hands stuffed in his pockets.
He pauses by the door to consider. Its hard to see expressions, hidden behind his aviators, but there's a slight furrow to his brow. Days ago, he had rescued Karkat from being arrested and taken away for execution no doubt -- for merely trying to make due with the shitty laws and state of living. For being an import.
A sigh escapes him as he opens the door.]
Alright, yeah, I guess things are pretty bad.