Does it matter? [About his opinions on his speech. Things like that tended to roll right off of those who acted as such. He's not really out to lash or harm. He's seen too many with flowery speech and their way of backing out the moment it gets rough.]

Well, it was that very statement I was pondering. A simple 'That is my intention' or 'Don't worry about it' could have worked but since you've said it for him, I suppose that'll do.