Not knowing what's going on only adds to my stress, you airhead!

[ Waving his arms. ]

My entire schtick is using reason and knowledge to banish the unknowing, malevolent darkness! My entire job is about using knowledge to protect people and discover the truth of the problems plaguing the city!

Of course I would want to know if my niece was in serious trouble! I'm sure someone warned you I was gonna blow a gasket over you keeping it secret!