You can't fight fate, dude. You know our spatiotemporal framework is merciless towards those who defy the Alpha timeline. It's probably for the best if I just give in to the demands of the universe and fulfill my destiny.

[Casually—]

It'll be easier on you if you put your arms around my neck.

[It... really won't make a difference, Dirk has enough upper body strength for Karkat easily. But he is fulfilling the prophecy.]