[Gadriel carries the combined testosterone of a small city in his body, so...clear and rational thinking? Possible only up until a certain point. ]

Your friend wants to kill people over asking a question, trying to clarify their ignorance. [The Apothecary had told Gadriel that he could not apply his understanding to this place. He was trying. ]

But I will not kill your friend. He may not have honor, but I do.