Rick gave a half-chuckle. "Oh yeah - I see exactly what you're saying here. Actually, it's a sign that Na'vi and humans aren't that different in some things at all. Saying the wrong things or acting in a way we wouldn't have otherwise when we're tense or upset... Seems we have that in common."
He looked over to Tangek. "I don't know if you know it - but when I was younger, in a different life, back on Earth... there was this girl I loved - we wanted to become mates. And then she died in a stupid, useless accident, just 'cause someone else was sloppy." He shook his head. "I said quite my share of stupid things back then - almost killed the guy who I thought was responsible, not even listening to what he had to say. Then I drowned myself in alcohol, and when I sobered up I enlisted for the next ship to Pandora 'cause that was as far away as I could get. In the end that turned out to be the best thing I've ever done, but I still feel ashamed about how I treated that poor guy. It wasn't me that day speaking and acting, it was my grief and anger. So - yes, I think I can see where you're coming from."
He scratched his neck. "What a mess... Nobody ever meant to risk your family. That's not worth it at all - crap is, I've got no solution for you. Just one bit of advice: Go talk to 'Iheyu. Don't let that wall become too thick or too high. Tell her what you told me. And without shouting or yelling," he added with a smile. "I'm sure she'll understand; she cares for you."