That's not what I meant!

[But it comes out as a terse snap, which- is definitely not what he's aiming for.

So, he takes a deep breath. Forces himself to calm down before he speaks again, more gently.]

I shouldn't be insulting you over this. I'm sorry.

Look, Misty's entire deal, it. Reminds me of a lot of stuff I thought was behind me. The stalking, interrogations, all that... the accusations I've already done before, twice.

[There's a quiet sigh from him.] I don't want you getting sucked into her bullshit too.