The lack of response from Shepard serves to reinforce the depth of their friendship as Shepard does not confront this particularly insubordinate subordinate. His manner is relaxed, as though this is not the first time he has pointed out to his superior officer where they’ve been a bit out of line. Kaiden remains unfazed behind Shepard, calmly and firmly stating his opinion on the situation. “That… may have been a little extreme, Commander,”
Given dialogue options, Shepard has the option to smack the wacky man over the head with the butt of his/her pistol. After meeting a couple of survivors, including one that is a bit loopy, Shepard engages them in conversation. In the original Mass Effect there are several instances when Kaidan Alenko says or does something that defines his character, and it is surprisingly soon before we come across the first. Three top investment pros open up about what it takes to get your video game funded.