That there are conditions attached does not surprise him. This is how they work. The conditions are a bit inconvenient, though. Of course they are.

He considers the situation for a moment, holds out his hand. "Deal."

So he says. How well he honours it remains to be seen. There are certain things that he will not divulge when it's not the proper time, but if the subjects never come up, he is not in violation of the agreement.