Here was a conundrum. Of course Schuldig didn't care about honor or the lives of others, and to that point Omi questioned whether a deal would even mean anything in the end. Why would someone with no value for honor-- only winning-- respect a promise made after getting what he wanted? Omi didn't believe him at all. And that was unfortunate, because this would be an easy choice otherwise. Of course he would endure some punishment at Schuldig's hands if it meant the lives of innocent people.

On the other hand, could he afford to refuse? Furthermore, wasn't any time spent focused on him time that wasn't spent focused on them? At the very least, it would distract him for a few minutes, maybe give the people some time to come to their senses and help each other.

'What do you want?' He finally asked. I'm listening, was the implication.