He was quick for a defense (Or defenses, considering the length of his winding explanations)

She was quick to scoff (in a form of a laugh, sclaugh?) at his defense.

Which fueled him even more, and not in a good way.

Both, caught in some self-ignited fire, ignored the presence of the interviewer,

and the fact that they've gone waaay of topic.

And on air, at that!