[ rose chooses to be relatively mature for once and ignore that insult. ]

They don't just sleep in the same bed. They spoon, Karkat. They spoon!

[ she just. shakes her head in relative disbelief, like she still hasn't wrapped her head around it. was this happening back when they were staying in inns, too? has it been that long? somebody help her. somebody help them. ]

They just need a little push. That's all. Seriously, there must be some sort of way to give them a reality check. They've been here awhile, right? I'm betting on Mikleo cracking first, with the right amount of prodding. It's just a matter of when and where.

[ she puts a finger to her lips in thought before smiling again. ]

And as his second closest friend, I've gotta be Sorey's wingman. It's just my job.

[ ... are sorey and mikleo's disaster of an affair the only thing rose and karkat have ever bonded over? yes. yes it is. ]

Just sit tight. It'll happen. Trust me on that one. To be honest, I never knew you'd care about something like this, but I'll even keep you updated.

... On one condition, maybe.

[ SO HOW 'BOUT THAT STRIDER ]