[and their ten seconds are up; Rin has to decide whether to listen to Karkat or make the decision for both of them what's going to happen next]
[the choice is easy. Rin may be used to being the leader, but he's not the guy who knows what to do in situations like these. Karkat's that guy, and Rin already didn't listen to his advice once, and nearly paid the price]
If you get eaten, I'm going to punch the stalker until it spits you out and I can kick what's left of your ass. Ready?
[Rin lets go of Karkat, body tensing as he prepares to follow orders]
no subject
[the choice is easy. Rin may be used to being the leader, but he's not the guy who knows what to do in situations like these. Karkat's that guy, and Rin already didn't listen to his advice once, and nearly paid the price]
If you get eaten, I'm going to punch the stalker until it spits you out and I can kick what's left of your ass. Ready?
[Rin lets go of Karkat, body tensing as he prepares to follow orders]