"It's almost like some people can learn and grow," Morgan said, sticking a finger up from the ground in the wake of the gunshots. Ow, his ears. "Nice shooting, Steph... I once again have found something to be vigorously attracted to you for."

Not joking, but decidedly making light. This situation was a disaster without compare, dream logic notwithstanding. And this had every sign of a situation that could send Steph into a downward spiral, which he didn't intend to tolerate in the slightest.