[He tilts his head again, but he's pretty sure he can figure out the scenario. It's not uncommon for one group to see another as a threat even though they don't actually mean any harm...]

I never liked fighting in conflicts like that. I'm not supposed to have opinions about the wars I fight in, but it doesn't feel right to be on the side attacking someone who didn't consider them an enemy before. But this time it's the aggressive side that's my enemy, so I think it's okay for me to say they're dumb.