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They could do this, and then so much of Hermann's life could get easier. He could stop obsessing over Newton since, after all, they would be married. His father would no longer have the highest legal claim over him if he was in dire straits. "Fine," Hermann said, after what felt like long enough of a pause, even though it really wasn't. "But I have conditions."
Newton spread his hands, magnanimous now that he'd won. Hermann wanted to be irritated, and he kept a frown on his face for appearances, but inside, he felt like the glasses of champagne he had watched with such envy at the banquet—full of bubbles, effervescent.
"First, the truce only lasts tonight. Tomorrow, I make no promises. Second, the marriage comes with no other claims over each other. We do this, we make the appropriate arrangements, and we return to our lives as usual."
"Terms sound good to me as long as I can add one more."
Hermann raised his eyebrows, even though he knew Newton was only agreeing so easily because he had something truly heinous in mind. "Of course."
"We're getting married by an Elvis, and I want to check out a couple different ones to see which is the best. I refuse to settle for a subpar King."