Looking faintly exasperated, Adam said, "I'm not askin' you to not defend yourself if someone attacks you. I'm askin' you to not attack someone just 'cause you don't like what he said to you or to Raphael."

He looked significantly at Raphael before turning back to Michael.

"And I'm askin' you to make sure you know the whole story before you go to talk to someone and resolve your differences. If talkin' to them doesn't work and you need a conflict resolution come and find me. I can stop you from fightin', Michael, same as I did yesterday. You won't like it and neither will I, but I'll do it. I was tryin' not to interfere, hopin' that you all could resolve your problems like adults, but if that's not gonna work then I've got to do this instead. Understand?"