It was Will's turn to try and comfort James, clearly. Placing his hand on the other man's knee, showing that he was fine with him, Will tried to get him to at least look at him as he spoke.
"You're learning. You can't help what you are, cause you were made into this. It's just how you defend yourself, right? Hurt others before they can hurt you..." Will kept his hand on James' knee, even squeezed it slightly for reassurance. "We're all struggling with ourselves. Let's not struggle with each other..."