"You can manipulate spirits." He gestures to the cage around him. "I know you have a certain power working with us. It's entirely reasonable of me to seek your help above all others."

Of course, he wasn't seeking Nick out. He wasn't expecting to come across such a find. Now that he's here, though, he may as well run with it. It might be the only chance he has.

"And I was following orders before," he continues, straightening his back. "I'm not actually interested in harming you. If you help me, I'll be very, very grateful. I'll provide a monetary reward, if 'out of the goodness of your heart' isn't good enough."