"...think about it logically, Miss Altava. I'm in the organization, and we all generally know of each other; had I been in the area, seen anyone from that organization, and yet not said anything about it or warned Miss Farron, that would make me an accessory."

He didn't sound angry, however, nor was he being condescending about it; it was simply a statement, and he paused for a moment once it was out there.

"We both need to relax, I think; this has been hard on both of us, and it shows."