*would suggest that prescribing an immediate return to work smacks of a) emotional dependence and b) transferred workaholism, but reminds himself that he is not here to evaluate the mental health of his interviewees, except in the service of clarity and competence* The issue here is not whether I 'like' any particular action, sir. My opinions, should I have any, are completely irrelevant to the investigation. I am merely pursuing lines of inquiry that might provide more clues as to Amir's modus operandi in this city.
you have no idea what you're dealing with
*nods slightly, sliding his glasses back into place* So I hear. *is more interested in the rest, however:* How do you know he did not try, in one way or another? What, exactly, did he say to you during your encounter in the basement?