[ There's a flash of something behind his eyes for an instant there, and he gives a hard smile. ]

I don't think you really want to talk to me about stress.

[ It's a statement and a dare at the same time, and though he doesn't raise his voice at all, there's an almost acidic bite to it. ]

Again, the whole point of thoroughly gathering all possible information is so that we don't execute someone -- possibly you [ (possibly him) ] -- without sufficient reason. But if you'd really rather I just say nothing next time everyone piles onto you while there are still questions outstanding, I can certainly oblige.