"Hey now, me and Dipper do a lot of research too! It just so happens that research sometimes involves...poking dangerous things with sticks. To take samples. And you're one to talk- how many times do I have to tell you not to fly into danger onto your staff?"

Just how many times, Luz?!!

"You know, that's...not a bad idea. I think- I think I'm gonna stop looking at the death crystals, it was...doing more damage to me than I really wanted to admit," and at least he's admitting it now. "Maybe focusing on something that can help people that isn't a massive emotional trigger for me would be a good thing."