Carson Flores halted in his tracks, his face bearing a smile that wasn't quite a smile.
"I can just propose anything, and you'll agree?"
Zayne Shepherd watched as Carson Flores stopped, feeling a slight relief in his heart. It seemed that Carson Flores didn't want to create a situation where both sides would suffer, there was still room for negotiation!
That was good news!
What Zayne Shepherd feared most was Carson Flores turning on his heel and leaving without any room for negotiation. However, if Carson Flores chose to do that, Zayne Shepherd would have had to seek help to capture Carson Flores and then figure things out.
Zayne Shepherd said sternly, "As long as the conditions you propose aren't excessive, we will agree to them."