...I can understand that. Although I don't know what a "tank" is.

[ He imagines its some kind of weapon, considering the context. He's not quite sure how much of his own past he wants to go into - so he settles for trotting along as best he can and listening to her. ]

When rage like that overtakes you, it makes you feel as if the only thing that will solve anything is... more death. More bloodshed.