[ Ah. So that's his opinion on the matter- it was clear from both the tone in his voice and the phrasing that was being used. ]

Yes, actually. There's a unique kind of safety that comes with multiple names. If the nature of these bonds were different, however, I'd be more likely to have stayed with just one.

[ If there were something on the line that she'd receive in return, then she would see this as more than just a mutually beneficial deal. At that point it'd be like a paid contract. ]