*He was going to go back to ribbing him but if it's going to be so serious.. Kirk makes a show of a sigh and claps his shoulder, meeting his eyes.*

Being at odds with violence is a good thing. But some people, some beings aren't. So then it's necessary, am I right? *His culture though, humans, being much more emotional can engage in violence much easier. He understands that. But that means that they comfort a friend in distress too.*