Understandable. [ She nods curtly. ] I'm in no hurry myself, to be honest-- but I have heard tell of some rather dire consequences for people who refuse altogether.

[ Prudence crosse her arms, rolling her shoulders in a nonchalant sort of shrug. She really is in no hurry, she refuses to feel or seem desperate, after all, although contracting with another witch would be preferable to her than most other alternatives.

Anyway, the offer's there if Wanda later reconsiders. ]

And I'd rather not see you suffer.