[Deep breaths. He refuses to admit that Erik was right about how much of a waste of time this is.]
You've maintained your bond with him, despite having no reason to. That, I'll never stop being grateful to you for. But I know it's something neither of you enjoy. So rather than having us continue to pester you with questions, perhaps now is the time for you to find a compromise you both agree to.
[Or perhaps, it'd just be simpler to ask-]
In return for your cooperation, what is it that you want, Pierce? From either of us.
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You've maintained your bond with him, despite having no reason to. That, I'll never stop being grateful to you for. But I know it's something neither of you enjoy. So rather than having us continue to pester you with questions, perhaps now is the time for you to find a compromise you both agree to.
[Or perhaps, it'd just be simpler to ask-]
In return for your cooperation, what is it that you want, Pierce? From either of us.