"Why not?" He pushed away from the bars and turned to pace. He truly did look like an animal in a cage, stalking back and forth across the length of the area. "I've said it over and over again, but since you obviously feel like you've gotta come all the way to hear what I've told everyone else to you, then that's fine." He turned to look at him directly, hands folding behind his back in a military stance.
"I didn't have a choice. I've heard the alternatives. I've heard about how I had every option in the world that wasn't this act of betrayal, but it wasn't enough. Preparing everyone, trying to convince Sarah to give me more time after she already knew that we had so many people here who needed it? Not. Good. Enough. Spare me the lecture and just nod your head and skip on to the next question, Jackie."