He frowns, not understanding the disconnect in how they're viewing the situation.

"Because we are not winning, we're holding the line which feels as though we're simply delaying a defeat. Don't misunderstand, what we are doing is necessary and I will continue to do so, but I would rather us make strides to turn the tide."

He's normally the optimistic one, being so fatalistic for once is a sign of how exhausted he is. "How do you see this?"