Edgard sputters and flinches like he's been slapped.

"Well, I'm a madman because that's what I thought you said." He gestures helplessly. "I am sorry I offended you. Things seemed to go better when I repeated what I said." He stops and thinks. He's trying! Reflection is very hard for him and this was a confusing interaction.

"I don't know, but I will try to listen." He says the next in a softer tone. "I hope you will listen too. Sometimes I have bad ideas. But, I have good ones too."