[maybe he's sick? Karkat's being quiet and that's weird and not normal and-

or maybe it's a prank? you are unsure what to do! you're concerned but wary so you use your judgement and decide to show your concern in a PRANKING MANNER.

you put your hands on his cheeks -they are squishy, d'awww - to check his temperature]

Karkat are you okay?