Well, you'd know best -- I know it's not the case for me, though.

[ ...he scowls at that suggestion. ]

I like getting 'beat up' on my own terms, thanks. If you think I'm into getting pummeled for -- for speaking out of turn or looking at him wrong...

[ LOOK HE MIGHT HAVE ENJOYED THE PERFORMANCE but he still thinks it's bad for him. (Also known as for once in his life, he realizes how his and Xanxus' relationship looked to other people, thanks brainwashing.) ]