There’s a lot about that last sentence that he wanted to argue with, but he decided that he was at his limit. Being assaulted and then criticized on his decorum wasn’t really how he was intending to spend his day here at the Meeting Hall.

But he didn’t object to the heart of the matter as well. He’s still enough of an asshole to refuse to admit it to whom he considered an impudent stranger, however.

“I’ve had enough of your prattle.” At least he didn’t say “nonsense”? “If you truly wish to impart such wisdom upon others then I suggest you do so in a less hostile manner the next time.”