"When you're shouting like a spoiled child? No. No, I won't," he answered with a dismissive snort.

"Treat me like I'm a human being and I'll respond accordingly."

He stepped farther into the room.

"And if I don't get it, perhaps the problem is that you haven't explained. I can only judge by what you say and what you've done. Congratulations: of the two of us, I can honestly say you're the one who makes no sense."