[There's a whir-click of his staser charging.]

I've set it to heavy stun.

I've shot people before, Commander, including people I know. I won't hesitate to shoot the X-5 if I see him.

[Not that he's not frightened. He is. But he's got good aim, fast reflexes and combat experience, and feels like it's his duty to help even if there's certainly a part of him that would rather stay safe.]