No we wouldn't. We would be awful and our brood wigglerbabbies would die like a contestant in the Game of Hungers. Consecutively. [ truth. ]

[ He looks a little dubious as this, but he is pretty thirsty. And protection is important. ]

Fine. [ He takes a sip. Unfortunately he's so sick that his gag reflex kicks in; he starts coughing and heaving like his body is trying to reject the water. After a minute of this, eyes water and face set in grim determination, Karkat tries again and starts gulping down the water despite his body's protests. ]