[ he stands his ground. he wants to step back, but he doesn't ]

Which could only help your covert agenda in the long run. I've known people like you, I've run schemes. You think ten steps ahead. Why wouldn't it be wrong for you to let me help you. [ at this point, he's just appealing to klaus' megalomania. and he knows what he's doing. he wants his memory. he wants his wits about him. he wants to stop walking around half-assed at everything, knowing this much every time klaus steps into his hut. ] Trust - it's earned. [ and broken. ] Don't you think you should give me the chance to earn yours?