[ that he emphasizes the distinction regarding the details of the nightmare has Dream easing off on his glaring at Ethan, his chin tilting arrogantly upward as though he is reconsidering Ethan's presence and possibly even his worth now. the apparent arrogance might give Ethan a clue as to who he is even as he ignores Ethan's question again about who he is. ]

As bad as any nightmare designed to scare the dreamer, though this dream held no purpose other than to frighten. There was no lesson to be learnt nor fear to overcome.