[For someone like he was, Gamzee was weirdly insightful, Karkat realized as he was partway through his second drink. His stomach gurgled a little in protest at the alcohol invading his too young body but right now, as he said, he didn't give a shit.]

Isn't that why we're fucking doing this in the first place? [He turns his attention to Tavros as he blinks a little at the proffered cigarette packet, reaching for one. Well, if they were doing this, might as well go all the way. His inhibitions were just out the window right now.] Just keep drinking, bro. It'll come.