[a smile, perfectly pleasant, just like the old ones he used to wear before his mask was ripped to shreds]

I don't particularly care if we reach a "happy ending" or not.

[yikes. but, despite that, he continues]

But by now, you've figured out who I am, haven't you? I suppose I haven't been subtle about it; I told you my identity back when you offered me your protection. In so many words.

It is my duty-- no, my job-- to see that objectives are completed. To see that a "happy ending" is achieved. Regardless of my personal feelings on this, I will do what I was brought here to do.

And I will reap the reward for doing same when all of this is over.