The bad southern accent gets a good laugh - not because it's bad, but because it takes Chiron by surprise. It's gruff in strange places, but he can absolutely follow the sentiment.

"I don't doubt that you're right in some cases with one clashing against oneself. But beyond having a friend, it's...remarkably easy to put trust in oneself."

It gave him a weird perspective on the matter of COST, that much Chiron knew. Who else would conclude "well, if I myself am in this fight and on this particular side, then it's a good fight?" No one, most likely.

"Ah, then yes, COST fits every single descriptor you've outlined. Perhaps a little too accurately."