[ Hmmm, things really are different if he responds this way. This is sensible, someone used to being on their own, not part of a power structure.

In the interests of getting what he wants, he deigns to be clear. ] I see. If that is your approach, I will accept it. [ It feels a bit like explaining the color of the sky to a grown man, but he goes on, ] It is very political, vampire society where I am from. It would not be unusual to ride the edge of an agreement, and exploit it. If you say, of course, I will not harm them, I would expect to find you orchestrating their torture through a proxy.

I am used to being careful with my words. But if we may have this agreement, bon, I will accept. [ Unless he has reason to revise it later. Jean-Claude doesn't trust him at all. ]