[ After Klaus, Ben didn't really consider himself optimistic. Of course, Klaus' level of optimism is steeped in denial, while Ben still considers reality and doesn't avoid. As much. He might not consider he is realistically optimistic. ]

[ He gives Allison a smile, comforted by her words. ]

I'm willing to risk the cat stomach. [ He trusts Goose. ]

[ He turns to Five. ] And it sounds like Carol and Kamala's world has a lot of heroes. Hopefully, they can make sure we don't cause the end of the world. Help, for a change, would be nice.