[Astrid whirls around, immediately in a defensive stance at the unexpected voice. Once she sees the woman doesn't appear to be threatening, she relaxes though, somewhat. And is silent as the other talks. Finally she shrugs.]

That's what Karkat was saying. I think she's just to vain to want to turn into something long and skinny like her evolution.

[Fuzzball seems to know she's being talked about, and bounds over to the newcomer, standing on her tail and almost posing happily, giving a wave of her tiny hand. Astrid just rolls her eyes.]

Who're you?