—The Unknown Regions: Castle Abstract—

Hohenheim raised a curious eyebrow at Titanica's sudden bout of silence. It was rare to see the rambunctious lizard as silent as she was right now. Maybe she learned to read the atmosphere, maybe she was stunned by Hohenheim's natural beauty. Whatever was the answer, it looked like Titanica wouldn't be bothering Hohenheim as she worked on the term of the contract. Which was more than the Alchemist could ask for, probably.

"Here it's. All that you need is sign it and then we can get to business," Hohenheim said as she turned around to address Titanica while waving the roc's feather quill, like an owner trying to entice her pet cat.

The terms of the contract were simple and clean: In exchange for Hohenheim's assistance in her all-too-nebulous goal, Titanica was bound to not betray, harm, or lie to the Alchemist, in any way, shape, or form, until her goal had been achieved or Hohenheim had provided as much assistance as she was capable of. Furthermore, Hohenheim's cooperation wouldn't extend to any combat, unless the Alchemist wished to, nor could she be held liable for the consequences of Titanica's choices. Lastly, Hohenheim's assistance couldn't be used to betray the Court, Masters or the goal, unless it fostered the goals of Hohenheim's Mistress. The same terms applied to Hohenheim as well, in exchange for a future favor of undisclosed nature that Titanica was bound to answer to unless it violated the other terms of the contract. Lastly, failure to uphold the terms of the contract—by any of the involved parties— would result in immediate termination of it as well as the offending party being bound to become the other's 'Servant'—read: slave— for the next year, counting from the day of Court's founding.

A contract between fellow Vassals, infused with both their powers, under the almighty authority of the Court. If Titanica really wished for Hohenheim's cooperation, she knew what she should do. Otherwise, she could simply walk away and continue to mind her own business.

She inspects the contract carefully, making sure to catch every part of said contract to make sure she knows what she's dealing with. In short, she reads it as this: 'As long as she doesn't abuse Hoho's cooperations, and as long as Titanica doesn't defy the Alchemist's calling if need be, there'll be no trouble in between them'. This is also the same regarding Hoho's call to Titanica. Admittedly it still disgusts the saurian Vassal that she has to work underneath this child of an alchemist, but if she wants to find what she seeks, then she'll need to force herself to cooperate with her.

With no other choice, the saurian vassal reluctantly signs the contract herself. After all, she chose to waste her time getting these stupid materials. She might as well finish the job. After signing, Titanica gives it to Hoho slowly while exhaling bluntly.

"Here it is..." she states as she crosses her arms, "Now then, can we finally get on with it?"[hr]