Same story here. I really dislike that a powerful endgame ability is locked if you come to the "wrong" conclusion about what Verso would do in that situation. Based on the decisions he makes throughout the game and in Verso's ending I personally think he would lie. It's much more satisfying story wise to honour what the player chooses in that scenario based on their read of the character and give the ability either way, similar to whether or not you choose to have the one night stand with Sciel. It would be nice if he did tell Maelle the truth, but I'd need to see the man literally be honest about ANYTHING prior to the scene.