[He doesn't address that alcohol comment but his tone gets just a bit sharper.] Because Jim, before you always had something to focus on. Academy and proving Pike your ridiculous three year dare, the Enterprise, whatever god forsaken mission the Admiralty would send us on. I never felt the need to 'harp' because, god forbid, you were maturing your own damned way. But now?

[He gestured vaguely.] Every since I got here I've watched you flounder. You've been pulling steadily more dangerous stunts because that's what you do. Admit it Jim, the rest of these idiots may not see it but I sure as hell can. You've always been a god damned ticking time bomb.