Shy?

Him?

Really?

No, that's gotta be an attempt to get a rise out of him. What the fuck.

He raises an eyebrow at Hythlodaeus, then simply shakes his head before turning to Emet.

".... Steven's from a good decade or so before the Condesce seized power, but he's also read some of Homestuck."

He pauses, realising that with Emet doing at least some of the talking, he might actually be able to do some more eating.

"He just hasn't read enough of it."

Dirk puts his fork back into his sfougato and puts that in his mouth.