[Fabian]

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i didn't think of this while i watched the episode, but browsing through this thread, i realized, it is kind of bullsheit that nightmare man gave away his whole power to the good guys like that, and then didn't stay around to focus and keep the nightmare going. what was he in such a hurry for? i am assuming his control over the nightmare fades as he moves away and/or concentrates on something else. it is so sub-optimal of him to ruin the surprise for such a small escape. only way it is was worth doing is if he stays around and makes sure job is done right and his secret remains.

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I doubt anyone has ever escaped one of his nightmares before without him letting them. It seems reasonable that the only one actually being able to escape it would be someone with the same power. Might be a bit foolish of him not to consider that possibility, but at the same time I don't think it's unreasonable of him to feel overly confident in that situation.