[ This is mind-boggling, but he is averse to showing much shock in front of strangers. At least his hood helped mask any that might reflect in his eyes. ]

And your mind is clearly still yours, since you wish to risk it happening again for the sake of the people. Very well. Since death will not serve us, tell me of their defenses. I hear there is a guard force?

[ While the police may have good intentions, he wasn't sure they would side with the rebels so easily. ]