Her former identity would remain protected: Quinlan could neither reveal her previous name, title, or background nor order her to disclose them herself.
She could not be sold or transferred to another owner. Sexual orders were excluded, and she retained the right to resist forced contact.
"You accept those restrictions?" Vhalessa asked him.
"I do."
The release conditions followed, tied to this expedition's return to Sarthal, whether successful or abandoned. Cancellation before departure would end the binding immediately. Changing the commission would give Quinlan no extension.
"Both marks will fade when the agreement ends," Vhalessa told Veshara. "The collar will lose its binding as well. Until then, taking it off will leave the mark on your body intact."
"I understand."
Veshara followed the last markings as they sank into the metal.
"Can I check all of that?"
"Before you accept the spell," Vhalessa said, lifting the collar. "Hair up."
