"Even if it could, it would take far too long and she better not do any of that in the first place." Max's tone indicating that he would avenge Bastion if Jinx so much as touched them. He's basically looking for any excuse to attack someone for a 'legitimate reason' and therefore avoid all consequences.

His logic here is flawless.

"At least these sorts of excursions are suitably distracting - meaning no one should be attempting anything on their fellow passengers. Usually."