[Shampoo McGrath]

There was a difference between being rude and being outright disrespectful and Mr McGrath was well aware of this difference when Philyra replied. Apparently he'd hit a sensitive spot, judging from the remark the girl made. He wasn't impressed though, and coudn't surpress a grin as he replied. "Wow," he said, nodding slowly and quasi-amazed. "Your parents must have really hated you. I bet you hold some kind of enormous grudge against society. No wonder you moved to this place. No offense of course." Some kind of "old men's" wink followed, with Philyra to decide whether it was sincere.

He then turned to the rodenti again, considering his conversation with Phylira concluded for now. He didn't rule out that they continue later on, and there would be enough bitter ammunition waiting for her, but for now it was time for something else (as mentioned, Shampoo had had ample experience with arguing and bickering with women. Half a lifetime of marriage had prepared him for the absolute worst). "I thought you fellows lived under the ground? Digging tunnels and all that?" A questioning look had formed on his face.