"I-I'm really sorry...I-I know I struck a nerve. I've been taught to analyze every situation and regard everyone as a potential opponent, and it can be hard to turn that mindset off-I really didn't mean to offend."
"Yeah and I bet a lot of that anger's going to be directed at me...as well as anyone in this class who's previously pissed him off-I'm guessing you're one of them-"