Goddamn, his job might be miserably stressful, but times like this make it all worthwhile. There's been so many times when they've rescued someone and couldn't break through to them, no matter how hard Karkat or the others worked. Those were the worst cases, and usually ended unhappily for all parties involved. But times like this? When he can see the realization in their eyes? It makes him temporarily feel like less of the failure that he is.

"You'll remember more later. Just take it easy, and don't over do it. It's not all going to come at once. But you're safe here, so you've got time."