"If I am the one terrifying them and not the creatures then they're misdirected." Derek shook his head down at Batman. "You're lucky this is an old shirt. Please don't drool on it too much, though. The elves are already mad at me for all of the other stains I have on my clothes."
Derek smiled at Batman and petted him. "He is very relaxed for a dog, especially a puppy. Now if only he would stop biting." Derek tappaed Batman's nose. "No."