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"I want to make an agreement with you," you say.
Saiki was standing up as he got your tray. Giving you a questioning look, he wonders what it is.
"If I listen to what you'll say, I'll think about it," Saiki says, "What is it?"
"I want to make boundaries," you say, crossing both legs and arms on the bed, "I know that this routine is both boring the death of us, so I want to have a few rules and boundaries between us."
"What kind of rules?" he says as he sits right across from you who was sitting on the bed.
"Number one: Every meal we have, I want to sit at the dining room-
"Deal."
"I'm not finished," you gave a quick glare, "and I want to feed myself. I don't care if you tie up my legs down to a chair. Let me have a bit of freedom."
"And if you try something stupid?"
"How could I when I can't even escape?"
"I know you'll try something stupid," Saiki cocks his head and pushes up his glasses at the edge, "I know you will. You can eat with only your dominant hand. Does that sound reasonable for you?"
"Sure," you respond, "Number two: I want art supplies in here. I get bored reading and watching television shows."
"What about your sketchbook and pencil? Isn't that enough for you?"
"I'm a painter. I only sketch for ideas," you say, crossing your legs, "And you could also sell those paintings if I give you permission. Oh, and I also wanted to change daily."
"Okay. Anything else?"
"I want to take a bath," you say, "I haven't taken one since maybe like a month ago."
"Three months."
"Fuck has it been that long?" you whisper to yourself.
"Yes," Saiki says before leaning back on the chair he sat, "but I want to make some deals as well. Whenever I'm trying to make a conversation, I want to make a conversation. I don't like how you're always quiet."
"And?"
"And what? that's all I want."
"Really?"
"Did you expect something else?"
"Well, yes."
"I don't have anything else to want from you. You're already going to stay here, so what more do I want from you?"
You sat there silent, quite in disbelief by how comfortable he was talking about how he kidnapped you. You shake away the thought.
"Fine, I'll agree talking with you," you mumble enough for Saiki, "Well, is it a deal?"