Latan said:Is OP alive?
If he kept it real, then maybe not.
The thing about cowardice and bravery is - it has to be for something that is worth it. If they kidnap your buddy or your family - then by all means - risk your life and kill and be killed.
In this case as well as with many other instances it's not worth it. I recently also had an opportunity to "keep it real" with a neighbor of mine. He was pissed off, said something stupid and I told him back. We almost got into a fight for nothing. Now we are in good terms. He said sorry, I met his hot girlfriend. Things are good - he just had a lousy day back then. Conflict is only worth it, when it's about something worth fighting for. Then you can show no mercy and risk the consequences.