[ Shark sees the hesitation, but stays silent, watching. the first and third terms were for his own self-preservation, for his body and sense of self, but the second was for winning, from not wanting Fawn to get an in just because he fucked up and didn't notice. It's another line of defense, and one in March's hands.

he's on the verge of opening his mouth to ask what needs to be altered . . .

when March agrees.

He doesn't hesitate but ]

Deal.

[ activates the contract magic, writing it into place, the third waiting in the wings for the seal to actually exist on March's flesh before becoming active ]