Mikami looks up and almost drops the books he's holding. That must be the religious fanatic who Maddie Magellan mentioned. (He tries not to think that she must think of him the same way now. He'd been so sure she understood, that she was righteous.)

He has to stand his ground. Say something to prove he's not afraid. (Not beaten. Not broken.)

"Do you ever plan to wash that thing?"

...that may not have been the most relevant comment. It's something, at least.