That could be a compliment! It also might not be, it really depends on WHICH big brother, he knows there's a good dozen of them around. "Don't get me wrong, mini me. I like humans. I really do. They can be gentle, intelligent and courageous, they burn bright and warm like little candles and if you find enough of them it's a beautiful thing. But I've also seen them do terrible, unspeakable things." Had them done to him, even. "I like worms a lot too, and you won't see me walking into one's mouth just because I like them. Trusting a person ... or a whole species, a lot of times means learning how and when you can't trust them."

The very idea of not liking Rem is astonishing, who couldn't like Rem? Even the bitterest, darkest parts of his mind harbored a lingering affection for her, even under decades of grudge. "Aw, I'm sure he likes Rem. Everyone likes Rem once they get to know her. All this stuff is for her, actually, come to think about it."