Helms's always been a troublemaker; he wouldn't need much more than a suggestion or two of the right sort.
Ever since he was 2 months old, Helm's been a troublemaker. 
mnli hypothesis: Ever since he was 2 months old, Helm's been a troublemaker.  premise: Helms's always been a troublemaker; he wouldn't need much more than a suggestion or two of the right sort.