The answer isn't reassuring or clear. Lazarus asked for something constructive and he's getting something even more ominous in return. The cold indifference to the plight of humans fighting for the lives they've built that have been scattered like a kicked anthill is positively chilling.

He doesn't know a thing about the "errant lamb," or what's been set in motion. The "fallen protector" sounds like Tony; does that mean that he's here, that this has already happened? His head is already shaking before Damon finishes speaking in that slow, drawling voice.

"I can't accept that. Pride isn't worth the trouble it'll bring all of us for you to stay and do those things. I'm laying mine at your feet because you don't have to do this, but I must do everything I can to keep them safe, whether or not you think they're worthy. Do you understand?"