[We'd like to state for the record here that said innocence is really, really in question by all parties.

The reply to her threat bolts out so fast he's practically talking over her; it's almost like he was expecting it--]

I'd like to see you try, ya damn human! [Also, Caren is getting her collar grabbed in return, because that's the in thing these days; they're still precariously close to the plank, so everyone else is probably backing away by now, probably wisely. The Captain is likely enjoying the show with liquor right about now...

Meanwhile:]

... But you better not actually try anything!