He flinched at that sound, sinking further into himself, eyes wide. When she spoke again, it was... Almost soft, at least by comparison to her every other question tonight.
"I- I- I- I-" he stuttered, biting his tongue to stop himself before that got any more out of control. "Yes. Yes, of course," he managed now, giving a nod. The idea of being the one to relay this news to his superior was frankly terrifying, but less a clear and present danger than the current situation.