Be a monster in the direction of those that deserve it. That's what he'd planned on doing. That's what he can do. He just needs to refocus his efforts. He just--

He's in no state to do it right now. But, maybe. Given time. It could be, as opposed to something he could dismiss as an impossibility, and he swallowed thickly before allowing his gaze to rest on Washington once more.

Finally, faintly, he gives him a nod. He understands that much, at least.