(FWIW)  Great exchange....

Way to work it out:

Removing the [only slightly...although very barely slightly, indeed, ...because its more of a flattering colloquialism nowadays...but...hey] offending adjunct, for sake of respect.

AND, much more impressive...and noteworthy,

Coming resolutely to the side and assistance of a pal in distress...with so much more substance than mere outrage.  This day and age?  That’s just so fckn honorable gents.

~~+~~=~~~~~~~~

Andrea:  Stand your ground, kind lady, and don’t let the bastids get you down.

~~Looks like you get to be th’ one to shake ‘em up a bit, where they need a shaking.

 :o) Go get ‘em, mama!  If you pursue this with tact and style, & if they have ball number one, in the end they will be more inclined to see you in a more deferential light after all is said and done....  That’s just my take anyway, from watching my lovely bride knock around the eightball in her career.

Look After Yourself,

messybear