John has to force down a hysterical laugh at that. A prank. Jessica, in front of him, running away from him, as a prank. That's such an understatement. He feels— raw. Cracked open. Jessica was there, was right in front of him— John realizes that his breathing is shallow and fast. He makes an effort to breathe deeper, slower. He's not about to fall apart in front of Finch.

"I'm not sure if we'll be able to know if this was a warning to protect us, or punishment for disobeying a rule." Because really, it could be interpreted either way. All they know is that they were told not to go out, did anyways, and then... that happened.