Oh, not Rose again. Wasn't one regeneration wittering on about Rose enough?

"So why don't you tell me why you're being..." The Master finished his drink and took a deep, shaky breath. "You know how I usually deal with quarrels. I don't have the energy for that. Damn it, I'm trying to communicate with you, and now you're cross because someone made an accusation. Because, of course, no one could possibly want to slander me."