Trust is built, to be sure. But a little must be shown for more to be earned, I think.

[but trust is a little new. It's not as if he has never trusted, but Linneus isn't sure how much of a right he has to be talking about trust. Even if it is the foundation of most friendships, relationships, it has been a long, long time since Linneus has had any relationship founded on trust. Only necessity, utility - the better to minimise any heartbreak.]

...I trusted you with this, didn't I? Was I wrong?

[it doesn't feel like a mistake]