[Then she pauses, and she considers the Dolorosa carefully before speaking again.]
You don't look old like a granny.
[Yep. Of all the things she could say here, she's saying that the Dolorosa is too young to be a grandmother. But it's true, the Dolorosa looks more like a mom than a grandma.
Also, crouching down and looking gentle really does help make Yotsuba feel better. She'll detach herself from Karkat's arm and pull away a bit, though she still hangs onto his hand with hers. She's more curious than scared now.]
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He got me ice cream. He's a good alien.
[Then she pauses, and she considers the Dolorosa carefully before speaking again.]
You don't look old like a granny.
[Yep. Of all the things she could say here, she's saying that the Dolorosa is too young to be a grandmother. But it's true, the Dolorosa looks more like a mom than a grandma.
Also, crouching down and looking gentle really does help make Yotsuba feel better. She'll detach herself from Karkat's arm and pull away a bit, though she still hangs onto his hand with hers. She's more curious than scared now.]