*tries to organize brain into semblance of logic--*

Yes. The thing is that this pasted-on 'solution' to their problem doesn't just mess with Cally, it messes with Hotdog and turns him into this pathetic guy who's mostly there for comic relief. (and let's be honest, silly as he looks, Brendan has always been rock-solid. He stuck on Kara's viper as far back as Act of C., and he's still around.)