[In spite of everything, he perks up a little because he likes the praise and he likes knowing he did something right, even if in the end it's getting them this sort of reward. The question being returned, however, is something to consider. You'd think he'd take the time to really ponder an answer, but it comes almost too easily.]

I want to do the same thing I've been doing since we got here. I'm going to be with you until the end...and I want to find a way to protect you. And them. Even if the outcome really means only one of us can remain, there are ways we can do this without more people feeling the pain. Aren't there? We just have to find them.