Zacharias knew it was a round about argument on both sides, or at least it could appear that way. Except what he really wanted a chance, but he believed that people had already made up their minds about him. Sure, he might have had a part in that, but it wasn't only his doing.
"I'm not going to get what I want." He rarely ever got what he needed. "So, if I have to choose between people wanting to save me and people hating me - like I said, I'd rather take the honesty." Zacharias took a step forward, shoulder checking Ernie so that he could leave.