More refugees mean more of a resistance. If everyone's capable of defending themselves, then...

[ already thinking about strategy. still--- he's looking as exasperated as Rocket is, though the range of expressions a cat can make are pretty limited. when he sees exactly what he's talking to, his eyes nearly explode out of his head. ]

... what do you mean 'this is happening now'?! [ okay. he can't keep his voice low for that long. ] Do you have a problem with me?

[ more shocked than upset. ]