[nodding, that's fair.] You're right. I didn't expect it to end well. Nor did I expect it to go well, or for people to like my choice, when I stole Kira's Gundam and began a rebellion against both sides of our war. [she was hoping never to tell you that, but maybe it will help you see she's not as weak as she seems.] Both decisions pained me, but they were the correct course.
I would prefer to ask for your help. But Neil -- [and here's the catch,] to do that, you must trust me. [treating her like a china doll is not trust, and you know that.]