I kinda enjoyed them giving a bit more depth to Damian though; showing that his two friends are really there for him, almost to their own detriment, and that while he is determined to live up to the goals his father set for him, he might actually be willing to mellow out a bit from time to time.
The lake was really nicely drawn too.
So far these last two episodes have been B-story bonanzas, but I’m still enjoying the spotlight shining on the supporting cast for a change.