Clara’s response was swift. “I shouldn’t have to move. You should.” She stared at him, her words venomous. “What gives you the right to inconvenience everyone else?” She gestured toward the surrounding passengers.
The flight attendants, now aware of the escalating conflict, stopped by briefly. “Is there a problem here?” one of them asked, trying to keep the situation from worsening. They tried to use their soothing voice to de-escalate the situation.