"Well I suppose I can't argue with that logic," George said thoughtfully, nodding. "It can be shrill and not irritating, just like it can be irritating and not shrill. So just because it's not shrill doesn't mean it's not irritating... I think. Ah, hell, you win," he decided with a faint frown. This was getting too complicated.
"I suppose I could do worse for company as well," he admitted, taking a long drink of his freshly refilled pint. "You might be severely lacking in personality, but at least you're nice to look at."