[There is a pen mysteriously in Rose's hand, not that Eddie can see it. She is also writing notes down. Rapid change in tone and riddles, period. There is a small pause. Rose circles them both. ]
You should be careful then, Mr. Nygma. Do you want you reputation to be that you mock teenagers by flirting with them? That is my larger concern.
[Another pause. She writes down narcissistic?]
... When I referred to other unsavory sorts, however, I was not referring to you. But you know him. He thinks he owns the ocean. He has absolutely no table manners. Very soon I suspect he will fashion himself a cape made out of gaudy satin and proclaim himself as King. Perhaps you should channel your flirtations into helping him woo Karkat correctly.
Theatrics, however -- I do like talking about theatrics. I think you and Karkat would make marvelous actors.
voice; the frame will be the gaudiest shade of gold available
You should be careful then, Mr. Nygma. Do you want you reputation to be that you mock teenagers by flirting with them? That is my larger concern.
[Another pause. She writes down narcissistic?]
... When I referred to other unsavory sorts, however, I was not referring to you. But you know him. He thinks he owns the ocean. He has absolutely no table manners. Very soon I suspect he will fashion himself a cape made out of gaudy satin and proclaim himself as King. Perhaps you should channel your flirtations into helping him woo Karkat correctly.
Theatrics, however -- I do like talking about theatrics. I think you and Karkat would make marvelous actors.