"Hopefully that theory doesn't get tested," he said, having his own faith in the failings of people when they were afraid or stressed. As much as he believed in the good of people, he knew there was darkness there as well. And for as much as these people had suffered, he could see how the darker side would be the one they leaned to first.

Kirk tilted his head at her slightly. "Why do they care so much?" he inquired.