“How about an open favor, but I get to do it under some terms?”
Lee inclined her head, and I noted the gleam of anticipation was still there.
“Ok. Very well. Let"s see. Umm, you"ll not get my offspring, and that includes as many as I will ever have.” I had no plans for children, but neither had my father. Better safe than sorry, right?
“Second,” I chewed my lower lip for a moment. “Second, you"ll not have anything I love, be it a person, pet, or object,” I told her. I just watched the gleam of anticipation shine brighter in her eyes.
“And my terms include past, present and future,” I added. I wanted to cheer myself. Despite being very tired and nearly frozen to death, I thought I was doing a very good job bargaining.
“Anything else?” She asked after I fell silent for a minute or two.
