[ Finn's contribution to the arts and culture event was winning the arts and culture event by getting someone to laugh. It's not all the time that he manages that when he's actually trying, now that he thinks about it. Which is what happens when it's not all that often that he... tries it. Still, though.

Would definitely be lying to say he doesn't look pleased to get it either way. A true success. ]

It gets easier. Once you get past the part where you think maybe it can't. [ That's been his experience in most of his life pursuits? ] You'll probably be back on solid ground before you realize you made it.

[ Finn has known Simon for a couple of minutes and now has every faith in him to make it, assuming his new acquaintance doesn't turn out to be a murderer or a huge jerk. Not really the vibe he's getting, though. Instinct has to be good for something. ]