You... I beg your pardon? [her eyes widen a bit, incredulous. 'gave him the beatdown'-? in the mood??

let's be reasonable about this; it's surely just a turn of phrase.] ...Mn, you mean you've attempted to scold him for his unhelpful repetition. I see. [she lifts her chin a bit, trying to look less bothered about all of this (she is bothered).]

If this is the case for all who exchange words with him, perhaps some signage will needs be in order...