[Kanaya smiles a bit sadly.] Yes, that is exactly what happened. [When he puts it so simply, it's really just sad to hear. Was that what it really boiled down to?

She glances back up to the screen.] Though, if Karkat had had his way, I would still be a blur of gray anonymity to most people. There are reasons that I may still be in danger, but it is an enormous weight off of my metaphorical shoulders to not have to try and conceal my blood color. [The Tower isn't a safe place, and avoiding the most minor of injuries on top of every other worry she had was just maddening.] And at the very least I have gotten to see friends of mine again.

[Despite staring at the television, she didn't seem too aware of what was happening on it until Gamzee pointed it out again. His laughter draws a smile from her.] They are not my favorite means of entertainment, but I am able to derive enjoyment from them. Though I do not often watch them in solitude.