That lines up with what little I knew of him. A difficult person to say the least, with desires well beyond the comprehension of mortals. Maybe even beyond himself, in a sense.

[hakuno kishinami would short circuit both of them as easily as dropping a toaster into a bathtub]

I think it's a little harsh to consider a contract in those terms, but that's only my perspective. It's not necessarily an easy decision when one looks at it that way, I'll grant that much.