[ he cringes slightly at the way she says "handy", though his back is still to her as he walks in front of her, leading the way. ]

No. Once all three are gone, the bond between us remains... but you have nothing left to compel obedience.

[ in a normal setting, that would mean he could turn on her, but given the unique circumstances of their contract... he's not really sure what it would mean. really, all it could mean is that she'd have no way to force him to do something against his will anymore. ]

I'd advise you not waste them pointlessly, but you're free to do whatever you wish.

[ maybe it would just be better if she got rid of them quickly, from his point of view. ]