[It does indeed work in a dream. In fact, he'll have full control over it if he wishes to utilize that at any point.

He sits down next to him.]

You are not a fool for caring about others or trying to protect them. These games are meant to cause bursts of negative emotions for the drama and ratings that they bring.

You cannot control the actions of others so then you are only left with how you played, and can you live with it.