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He said nothing unpleasant to Shabby or Sunshine. They both "chose" to be offended - or rather "pretend to be offended". They are both truculent madams. They know they can press his buttons and they are doing so. Ben is fine.
Indeed he did not but but droning on and on and on and on - he's giving them plenty of ammunition. I detested him on sight - since then I've warmed slightly but - he is far from my fave.