[That reaction is neither what Karkat hoped for, nor what he expected. Anger from his ancestor is strange enough with how he was before, but that he can process more easily. Here he's outright crying. His own aggravation melts out of him, and he sits, looking up at him with a much gentler expression.]

Hey--hey, come on.

[Quite gently, he reaches and places his paw to his forearm.]

I didn't mean to upset you that bad with that; I just wanted you to listen. But hey--I know it's hard, alright? I've been there in my own way. It's not always easy to take help even when people are handing it to you. You just have to be willing to listen, and try to accept what they're telling you. If you trust these people and they're being sincere, it'll be for the better. And trust me, it's better than just hating yourself with no one to pull you out of it.