...Ah, you're right! Since I'm not sure how it works with you being here now. [ Yep, he's on the same page. ]

In my time, you would be coming here free of contract, but in your time, you're still contracted to me, and since I'm here... [ He scrunches up his nose, not sure where his thoughts are leading him. ]

Of course, I wouldn't like it if you contracted with anyone else...