"You would have us act as underlings rather than equals," Esther observed. "That does change things. I offered myself in contract, Lady Mab. I did not offer the others, and demons... do not take kindly to being fettered. Especially without their knowledge or consent. I'm afraid I cannot agree to your terms without first securing their acceptance of the arrangement. Put the terms in writing, and I will submit them to my fellows. I would ask for three days' deliberation, as this is not something into which we enter lightly."