"That Feferi is powerful and terrifying and we should all respect her magical cut and paste healing skills. Also that even when you're at your most useless, there's problem someone less useless who likes you enough to help you out."

The change of tone is noted and Dave is glad for it. He won't push his luck too much, though, so he gives Karkat's leg a pat as if to silently indicate that he's done with that and moves along the end of the bed so he can flop alongside Karkat to sprawl on his half of the bed.

"The eyes are tired but the brain is resistant." He murmurs, assuming Karkat will understand.