"It's been barely any time at all since I got you on board, and since I made sure Nero and Ayel were down there the brig and gotten even a small handle on their ground, and that I needed to talk to you before I spoke with her." Kirk said quietly, remaining focused.

There was hatred, there was anger, and there was that desire. Yet all it was being tempered by his choices as Captain. He was remaining calm, acting responsibly, even against his own emotions.