[Alec trusts no one. He has learned to fake it, and has even begun to see why he would want to, but actual trust?

No. Which is why he sighs, then shakes his head.]

You didn't ask for my advice, but what can I say? I just start talking and it all comes out.

Tell them. [Whatever it is, tell them.] But don't say it. Tell them until they hear it.

If they can be trusted, they will. Eventually.