Juka warriors have been known to defend poets, artists, and musicians. Not only is honor to be gained by defending the weak from the strong, it's also gained when the person being defended is a creator of beauty. The preservation of beauty is always a noble goal. Juka only kill when the act will bring them honor. These people do not consider death trivial.
Senseless slaughter is never glorious.
When a life is taken, it should be for the greater good of the clan. If an honorable opponent asks for quarter, it will be granted. There is no honor in slaying an enemy who has acknowledged your superiority. Better to let them live to spread the tales of your deeds and by so doing boost the reputation of your clan. In times of war, however, the rules change.