[To Ford, he was just venting, rolling his eyes about Betelgeuse being difficult. This guy, right? He has had unfortunate things socialized into him thanks to being raised by Filbrick Pines in the 50s and 60s, so when she, rightly, is concerned, he bristles and reads it as an insult, like he can't handle himself. Defensive now:]
Nothing happened that I couldn't handle. I told you, I've dealt with someone similar.
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Nothing happened that I couldn't handle. I told you, I've dealt with someone similar.