The thoughtful pause that followed betrayed what may possibly be his own doubts. He looks at the patch of the terrain bearing some of the ruins of Kaon in the distance, recreated faithfully in their biome. It was a dreary but familiar image.

Something he'd said to Optimus in that VVH cell had gotten to him, as loathe as he was to admit. Something that was a poignant reminder that his vicious nature didn't start from a genuine place. It was a trait that was ironed into him from circumstances and force of habit, and he had simply realized it to be too late to ever turn back. One can't simply 'undo' the monstrosity he's created.

"Once you begin to compromise with your enemy, you open the door to surrender."