It would be better to maintain such rare calmness in front of what is happening right now, as it is the best way to respond to the problem.
This is what Lokewood was thinking, a means to dealing with and solving the problem.
The trap has now become the reality before his eyes, and there is no longer a need for anything else worth questioning.
Lokewood has actually achieved his goal in dealing with the problem at this point.
And to engage in other actions after achieving the goal would, without a doubt, seem a bit excessive.
A lot more thought about the problem or, say, a substantial amount of hesitation when facing the situation.
It starts to become entirely unnecessary to be judged and doubted by others.
The situation at this moment starts to feel somewhat subtle, forcing people to worry more about the reality they are currently facing.
The situation before him, however, might not necessarily lead to mistakes.