[Very momentarily he contemplates saying he'd meant naivete rather than malice, but that's not the point. What is the point is something he's struggled with all his life: trust. Faith in people. He'd only spoken to Myr in the first place because he'd trusted that if the elf said he'd sabotage the project he would. This takes more trust... but it is a fair request.
no subject
He takes a breath before making a choice.]
I will take you at your word.