[Karkat keeps his hand relatively still, only moving it as much as needed when the Chocobo tilts or turns its head. He is not going to let himself get scratched, damnit. And if he does prepare for a massive freakout.]

[But in the meanwhile? Sorry, Sora. Karkat's a jerk through and through.]

Fuck you! You're the jackass who made me come out here to see the damn things! Calling me afraid of them? Real fucking mature. And now this damn thing is trying to eat me!