Ford catches that little slip of the tongue, but he doesn't hold it against Stan. After all, what right does he have to take offense when he really hasn't been of the soundest mind as of late? Turns out getting on a demon's bad side will do a number on your mental health, who knew.

"With what money?" He asks, with a half-laugh. "Most of my research is covered by a grant, but everything else comes out of pocket, and I haven't been doing much freelance work lately for...obvious reasons."

He's just gonna clear his throat and glance away briefly to give the awkwardness in the air a chance to dispel a little, don't mind him.

"Honestly, I haven't taken on an outside project since Regan was elected, which should give you an idea of how many zeros are in my bank account right now."