The Sentinels You say...

"I think that little detail would hurt my reputation a bit more than yours," he joked back.  Tradition said he should have gotten the courage to speak up first, so a traditionalist would likely rib him for his cowardice.  But he was glad it went this way.  Osprey was able to ask on her own terms, rather than be forced to make that decision before she was ready.  "Your secret's safe with me."  

Making terms on things not working out was a bit pessimistic, but he again nodded readily.  Complete openness and honesty was a policy he loved the sound of, even if he sometimes had a hard time with it in practice.  "Full disclosure.  No secrets or withheld feelings."  He confirmed.  It would be a challenge but the results would be worth it - a relationship without fear of ruining the friendship lying at the foundation.

Most of what he wanted fell under that same umbrella. They would never have to worry about holding one another down if they abided by it, but could be clear about what the wanted from this. So he had only slightly silly terms to give - important, but not particularly heavy. "I'd like it if we picked out a new spot to spend the nights. I've missed having you there." Perhaps sharing a space was automatically assumed when matehood was official, but while they were at it, he brought it forward regardless.