It does! We all pay for our actions, why should he be sheltered from the consequences? Because you like him? Because you pity him?

[ He snaps, baring his teeth before drawing up, back. An animal rearing. ]

Maybe you can hold onto what parts of yourself you treasure. Maybe you can find satisfaction in maintaining some oath to people who will never be able to hold you to it, if you do not win for them. I will never half-ass my position in this war, because my world is far more important to me than myself!