[He didn't bother asking about a last name, since it had been so tough getting even a first name out of Karkat. Instead he just starts babbling to fill up the quiet.]

You know, I don't think I ever rode the subway while it was still running. it's a shame, I always thought they were cool as a kid, but every time we came to Seattle Dad had his car, so we didn't need to use public transportation. I was gonna move here when I grew up, to go to college, but...yeah.

[A pause.]

Dave was going to come here too, we talked about it. But I haven't heard from him in ages.