[Maybe he'd actually have an easier time with bitter. Tired just reminds him of how the clock is ticking. For all of them, but perhaps for some of them with greater stakes than for others.]

I... I need to speak to Enoch. And to Rhys, as well, if he'll hear from me. But I will come back. I've already said that I will. Once I know, I will come back.

[Once he knows he can still do this. Do everything that the stupid, stubborn, old and dead thing he is is used to doing.]