[ The answer at its core didn't change but everything else did. He's getting something closer to sincerity, answers that were less prim and perfect. That's far more interesting. ]

Now I may even believe you.

The one who killed them are dead and you and others like you are healthy and intact. The enemy was killed and you're all picking up the pieces from the damage.

Or you were. Now you are here. Will you continue your work even though circumstances have changed?