I don't think that T tries to be funny, but sometimes I laugh at the way he expresses himself-- not a mocking, but because he says things straight but with a kind of unique flair. He's a well read person and pretty good at articulating ideas and where they lead him. But he seems to get when I am leading with humor and will laugh along. Every once in awhile, bursts of laughter on both our parts (I'm one of those people who laughs along with myself). I benefit from feeling that humor can be a part of the storyline and making fun of myself in a kind way helps me dig into something while keeping the emotion at a manageable level.