Later, he asked to reach into his pocket and grab a piece of paper. It was weed, I decided to give it to him as hostages are supposed to open up to you if you show a little consideration after some torture.

I've been getting more and more into true crime lately and this is an actual techinique interragators will use. Most times than not it will make the person "bond" with the person who is questioning them. It will also make it feel like they owe the person something.