Will's gaze had gone distant as he thought through the possible things he's missing- and wondering if it's the obvious. He can't renounce his connection to Hannibal and mean it. He still can't even say he wouldn't protect the man if he arrived- Will's done it before, after all, and in situations where he was actively planning his murder. If he can't even say that much--

Malcolm's questions finally pierce his consciousness. His eyes focus back on Malcolm's in confusion. "What? No, no. You're the reason I have faith I can do this at all. I don't even know if I'd actually want to, without you here. If wanting to help Shaw was the only thing pulling me forward..." He drifts momentarily, then shakes his head and squeezes Malcolm closer to further anchor himself. "How would you possibly hold me back?" Wait a moment. "Kiryu said that?"