Sometimes when we're scared, though, it just... means we've gotta remember we're stronger than that fear.

Human or not. Fear's kind of a dream, too. 'S only there because we let it be.

[Or at least, that's what his mom used to tell him back in the days he was afraid of the dark. And other things.]

I like a lot of people, Derek.

[That, at least, is about 50% or more a joke, and he can't resist giving a little snort of his own.]