He isn't clear on the detail that he almost lost a finger, but he gets the point of the glare. The petting stops (even if he likes the feel of those tiny little feathers).

"Jim. She's taken a liking." His tone is terse, angry at something he cannot ever hope to define. He's been warning Kirk about this for months. He shouldn't be angry at the poor girl for falling for Jim's charm.

But he is.