[ It takes a moment, but that gets a scoff behind his mouth. Right--he knew that attitude. ]

You know, it's always been strange how much I've been able to do here despite my age. ...I guess I forgot that it's going to be something against me, to some people. Even when we've worked together.

[ Maybe he's not so much in the mood to rant and rave. He shrugs his shoulders heavily, taking a moment to speak again. ]

I'll get over it. Next time it happens, I won't let it get to me.