[ To be honest, he'd love to experiment and see just what exactly this contract would allow for, but he already has some reservations about what it might require from him. Even though Ereshkigal has said he would be fine, he needs to experience the drain first before he can make any further decisions. ]
...Alright. I have no further questions. What are the procedures to forge this contract?
[ Rejecting the contract was never truly in the cards, so long as it proved no threat to his life. He's happy to help Ereshkigal reach her full potential in battle. Whatever Ratio loses in comparison will hopefully pale to the benefit she, and by proxy, the rest of the Outsiders receive.
He reaches over to pick up Quark from Ereshkigal's lap and places her on the floor, nudging her towards Pi. ]
Shoo, Quark. You can play with her after we're done.
[ Sorry, it's probably best she be put out of the way until after everything's said and done. He also nudges Joule, who quickly gets the hint and moves to another corner of the room. ]
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...Alright. I have no further questions. What are the procedures to forge this contract?
[ Rejecting the contract was never truly in the cards, so long as it proved no threat to his life. He's happy to help Ereshkigal reach her full potential in battle. Whatever Ratio loses in comparison will hopefully pale to the benefit she, and by proxy, the rest of the Outsiders receive.
He reaches over to pick up Quark from Ereshkigal's lap and places her on the floor, nudging her towards Pi. ]
Shoo, Quark. You can play with her after we're done.
[ Sorry, it's probably best she be put out of the way until after everything's said and done. He also nudges Joule, who quickly gets the hint and moves to another corner of the room. ]