action + psychic I/O

[The problem with Dave not letting anyone know that he didn't think he was popular is that Karkat is fully fucking aware that Dave didn't think he was popular. He's also fully aware of what that little mishmash of emotions barely heard (felt?) had been for, and there's an answering rush of warmth/affection that he remembers only too late that he should try and hide. They have reputations to maintain, goddammit. Sort of.

Actually, wait, hang on.]

Have you worn shorts even once since arriving on this fucking planet?

[How are people seeing said pasty chicken legs, exactly. Please explain.]