We don't need a testimony. If you die during the arrest, then... that would be unfortunate, but not the first time. We have the term suicide by cop for a reason, you know.
[ Firmly, despite the slightest of trembles. He isn't lying. He isn't trying to make this into something more grave than it is — if it came down to it, he has the authority to kill. Has done so in the past, but he isn't Hotch and he isn't Morgan and standing face to face with a man he grew to admire in twisted ways is making it that much harder to convince himself that he's capable.
He is. He's done it before. Still has the nightmares to prove it. ]