And if he can't handle it? [he pauses, sighs, and then folds his arms as if in apology]

I'm sorry for all the questions, Winry-chan. I'm just worried what'll happen if you try to lock some asshole that would rather start trouble into a contract. Then not only Elicia-chan will get involved.

[He'll agree to her terms either way, but he wants some type of proof that Elicia's guardian has thought this through]