[He went to sit, catching his balance as he tripped over a chair. That would be being cursed, wouldn't it?]

Yes, you have, Sveta. I appreciate all the chances I've been given, but... I want to try. Even if you think I can't, I want to try. I want to try and talk it out.

Please, let me try. The other option isn't an option. We can start with what your inmate said, or... wherever you like. But let me try and talk this through.