You speak as though I'm a child, as if I've never gone to battle and walked streets reeking of blood and death and gunpowder. But, no, these things matter. I won't risk the blood of the innocent who have no place in a fight.

[He leans back again, crossing his arms.]

I take no pride or pleasure in saying this but I've executed my own for shooting bystanders, and a woman at that. No.

[He falls thoughtful]

On the other hand, if we can make each one thing that an attack from the other is imminent, that may be enough...