[ his expectations, at this point, about this place, are low. it's not that his requests are minimal; he just wants some semblance of normalcy in all of this that doesn't strip him of what little choices he has left. that dorian agrees to it readily makes him feel somewhat more at ease with the decision, enough that he actually settles back in his seat rather than sit just on the edge of the cushion. ]

I can be patient. [ frustratingly so. ] And maybe there's more we should add to it, but I need time to think on it. I don't know if there's much I need or want besides the basics of a normal contract.

[ he really hates the way that sounds, like some business deal. like he's property. ] It's not urgent yet anyway.

[ they can try to figure out more specifics in the next few days rather than rush off to sign something that binds them together. hopefully, it will become more of a partnership as things move forward too. ]