Alex looked back at the man on the ground and nodded. “He was scared... yes. I told him I would help him.” he said. His voice was the clearest it had been yet.
He turned back to the women as a thought came to him. “You two are police right? Is this a team up?” he seemed genuinely excited and his voice was finally at a normal audible range and it didn't look like he was trying to shout anymore.
He smiled at the two ladies. “We should compare notes. I don't have many yet but I will I promise.”