"Yes," Erik agrees. "Privacy is best for these things." It isn't a demand to be told, it remains only an offer. But one he personally thinks she would benefit from. She seems to badly need someone to talk to.

"You're exactly right. I do not charge for the time spent negotiating, that is a necessary step to the process and one I consider included in my services. It is important that all parties are happy and comfortable with the arrangements and that the proper boundaries of play are clearly established in advance. My business is pleasure, but it is still a business."