It comes, slowly. The tunnel vision begins to fade and then? He's acutely aware of the situation, of just how much weakness he's shown. On the other hand, perhaps Washington understands now why he's come to this decision, how much the events at Silent Horizon have shaken him. He cannot go into the field like this.

His gaze drops, mouth tightening.

"That was...unworthy of me." As close to an apology as he gets.