"My friends will react how they react, but it takes one person to start everything." Karkat crossed his arms, using one hand to elaborate his words. He didn't comment on the way the professor raised his voice just yet, that would come later. "Gamzee has certain buttons that make him flip when they're pushed, harming one of his friends physically or otherwise is one of them. I'm on my way to calm him down."

He tucked his hand away into his arm. "Like I assume your buttons have been pushed, Professor. It's not fun, is it? Imagine that anger you're holding in five times more and that's what Gamzee is feeling right now. A lot of feelings were hurt tonight, and I hardly believe anybody was acting like the adult they are supposed to be. That's why I took control of the situation."

He shifted on his spot before nodding in acknowledgement and turning to leave. "My offer to lend an ear still stands, but for now I have to attend to my best friend. Good evening, Professor."