[his tone is steady and calm, but clipped: the tone of one used to taking charge of a situation without being overbearing or condescending. the kind of voice which talks people down from ledges and ends Mexican stand-offs]

Yes. I woke up here in the middle of a very involved investigation. To say it was inconvenient would be a gross understatement, but as I had no control over the situation, it's best to focus on what I can control. And in this moment, that happens to be our safety.