[ Garma huffs, which is a mistake and makes him wince instantly. He's been going over this same question in his head during the entire walk, and the only result he's gotten is that he's even more offensive now. ]

I was quite amiable with him. I'm a noble, I know how to treat negotiations and the like! I even told him that my world has a branch of philosophy not entirely unlike what he proposed - I don't see why being nicer than everyone else would single me out as a target of all things.