[ That gets a quizzical look from Hotaru because she thinks everyone in that trip is very smart and capable. Even if she hasn't talked to Reyna, it's not hard to see (even from a distance) that she knows what she's doing. ]

You got stranded? I hope it didn't make things strained with the other people you were with. I know Karkat sounds angry all the time, but I think he usually means well.

[ Although Hotaru also thinks Hajime has a personality that can overpower Karkat's. ]