Bill also wants to look away, but he cannot fathom the utter...innocence that he sees in Eric's eyes.

He remembers the last time he spoke to Eric. Insolent, sarcastic, arrogant. Pushing back against Bill's authority every step of the way.

Bill had sent him to get rid of the witches. He never expected this to happen.

"Surely, you don't wish to die," he says, questioning why Eric would submit so willingly.