I changed their minds, yes. You could say they saw the wisdom to reverse their decisions.

[ He grins at her, and cocks his head to the side. ]

So far, I have arrived here, fought the authorities, been beaten up and drugged for my pains. Fought them again, same result. Wandered some, got drugged and my will taken away. I am... shall we say, due for something of my own free will and something fun.

[ Anger spits in his words and face for a moment before he banishes it behind the mask that is his smile. Is this crazy? Probably. But whoever said Oliver Queen was sane? ]