[That's right, Cor, use the spoon. She frowns down at him, then decides to sit next to him on the couch.]

The situation scared me. Your... reaction to it scared me. [She casts her glance to the side, looking at nothing in particular.]

I know... humans are confusing, even hypocritical. It's one of our less flattering traits. But I don't want you to think that ever having to rely on violence like that is your default state. You can be better than that. That's why I reacted the way I did.