*He isn't convinced they're lying anymore, and hasn't been for a long time. But he does want to learn more about this world. Knowledge was needed to plan anything...and for all the way life in the tower has drained his strength to fight, part of him was too stubborn to give in completely. This was an opportunity, and he would take it.

He looks back at Zelda, nods in affirmation of at least their partially-shared goal, and steps into the elevator.*