[ Just a handshake? He was expecting something grander, given that he was dealing with divine spirits and contracts forged with energy, but... Well, it's convenient and easy, at least.

He tilts his head, brows furrowing in confusion. Big decision? Was this really as big as she claimed it to be? He'd viewed it as a mere business transaction, albeit one couched in mutual trust. ]

This is a deal that will only affect you and I. What reason is there to involve him? Unless you're suggesting the risk to my health is greater than what you've indicated, in which case I would naturally retract my agreement.

[ Basically, it's going to make him more tired than usual after Kaiju missions, but that's it, so there's nothing for Aventurine to worry about. Right? ]