[ Gerry watches Qrow choke on his pancake, a little nervous. Is this more bad luck, or is Qrow just really upset? Is it both? Is Gerry going to have to do one of those anti-choking maneuvers? He honestly has no idea how to perform any of those. This is not ideal.

Thankfully, the pancake seems to go down eventually. Qrow can breathe again, and Gerry relaxes a little. He registers that little pause before Qrow says friend, although he doesn’t think much of it. Qrow is sick and experiencing some feelings. Gerry honestly is proud that the other man is speaking at all. ]

I mean, I can, but I doubt I’ll change my mind. [ Gerry taps his skull with his index finger. ] Spooky all-knowing powers, remember? My snap judgments are usually pretty good.

[ This is not entirely true. He’s good at recognizing when someone is supernaturally bad news, but otherwise? No such luck. Just ask Gertrude Robinson.

Then Qrow suggests that Gerry might be able to un-mark himself, and Gerry smiles sadly at that. It’s a nice thought. It’s also a deeply unrealistic one. ]

Couldn’t un-mark myself, even if I wanted to. I’m just glad the Entities aren’t as active here. [ Gerry knows it’s sad that is only chance at a normal life is in a hellish dreamscape, but he’ll take what he can get. ] I’d like to learn, though. You saw me back there — I’m not so good with regular monsters.