Dan sighed. "I suppose you'ah right. And maybe I'm puttin a bit too much stock into the whole Skunk Ape thing. You ah gonna hafta be my first priority if I, er, uh..." Dan's face turned a mild crimson. "I nevah meant nothin' bad by it. I want you ta know I nevah meant nothin' bad." He was shaking his head, trying to regain his focus and train of thought.