"Provided your story checks out and I am presented with a written agreement. The only guarantees I require is that I may retain some property and resources. Nothing too extreme. It would be nice to have somewhere to live should all my worlds choose the New Republic." He waves a hand, almost dismissively.

"Things." Ba'al echos back in amusement. "Then lets not be coy. I would be delighted to hold you down and send you to the very edge of pain and pleasure until you beg. Perhaps even after you start begging. You would look lovely shivering with need. It's something I can make last hours with ease. One must be truly willing. It's not a quick fuck over a desk."